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50m tonnes of e-waste generated every year – and it is increasing

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Better links between designers, manufacturers and recyclers are needed to stem the tide of electronic junk

Lupita Nyong’o joins Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz as Maison Lancome’s ambassador

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Maison Lancome announced Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. 31-year-old Lupita Nyong’o has taken the world by storm. She received an Academy Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her moving portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave–making her the fourth Academy Award winning … Read more

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

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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

Monterey Bay Aquarium inspires conservation of the oceans through breakthrough ‘Tentacles’ exhibit

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It’s time for tentacles. From the kraken to Cthluhu (ku-thoo-loo), the myths surrounding octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes live in our collective memory. Now the Monterey Bay Aquarium is opening the largest, most diverse living exhibit ever created to showcase these amazing animals. “Tentacles: The Astounding Lives of Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefishes” is the most dynamic special … Read more

A London mews development sold for record price

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A London mews development, one of 2014’s best residential property, sold for nearly £7 million.   This type of property has the uniquely British feel, showing on the outside some of the old world charm while inside they can be fitted with all the modern luxuries anyone could ask for. What could be 2014’s Best … Read more

Italian architect Pier Carlo Bontempi named the recipient of the 2014 Richard H. Driehaus Prize

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2014 Richard H. Driehaus Prize Laureate.   The University of Notre Dame School of Architecture announced that architect Pier Carlo Bontempi will receive the 2014 Richard H. Driehaus Prize at a ceremony to be held on Saturday, March 29 at the John B. Murphy Memorial Auditorium in Chicago. Bontempi’s award-winning international work includes a block … Read more