It’s time to green our cities. Earth Day 2014: Green Cities

The official theme of Earth Day 2014 is Green Cities.   Humanity come to an important decision. Two futures stand before us. We can continue our current path where we rely on outdated electricity grids, inefficient buildings, and dirty power plants, or we can change. We can create greener cities where the solar panels and … Read more

Sustainable design: Eco-friendly “Petite Floret” Faux Leather

Hybrid, Digital Printing – Vibrant & Eco-Friendly. EnviroLeather by LDI announces “Petite Floret” – a nature-inspired design pattern by interior product designers Tara Rae Hill and Martiele Sineath – using EnviroLeather’s breakthrough, eco- friendly, hybrid digital printing technology. The EnviroLeather sustainable upholstery printing process allows for a vibrancy and variety in color that have been … Read more

A major victory for whale protection efforts

World court ruling reaffirms protection of Southern Ocean whales. Commercial whaling was banned worldwide in 1986. The Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica was declared a whale sanctuary eight years later, but Japan’s whaling activities under scientific programme JARPA II continued the annual slaughter of whales. In addition to whaling, Southern Ocean whales are under threat by … Read more

One Drop and Formula E to drive action on the global water crisis

ONE DROP partners with FIA’s global motorsport championship featuring fully-electric open-wheel cars. ONE DROP’s dedication to sustainable water access, combined with Formula E’s drive to reduce environmental impact go hand-in-hand.   Clean water and clean air are the two key elements to life. FIA Formula E Championship, the FIA’s global motorsport championship featuring fully-electric open-wheel cars, … Read more

Blue Therapy Serum-in-oil

 The repair on an oil. The power of a serum.       Forget hibernating, get ready to love your skin again. Always at the cutting edge of texture formulation, French luxury skin care company Biotherm (owned by L’Oréal group under the Luxury Products division) has, for the first time, succeeded in uniting the power of … Read more

Gym for the brain – the next trend in hotel wellness

Meditation – the next trend in hotel wellness.   Health-conscious travelers have more and more options to maintain healthy diets and regimens during their stay. Along with fitness programs, special customizable beds, and in-room gym, the meditation and mindfulness is taking the concept of well-being one step further. Westin Hotels & Resorts is the first … Read more