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 We can continue our current path where we rely on outdated electricity grids, inefficient buildings, and dirty power plants, or we can change.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
Max Mara launched “Weekend Max Mara” Sustainable Line Italian fashion label Max Mara focuses on high garments produced from recycled fabric for a new sustainable fashion line designed in partnership with eco-yarn maker Saluzzo Yarn. Green”Weekend Max Mara“, the new four piece collection priced from $220 to $700, is constructed in Saluzzo Yarns’ ‘Newlife‘ antibacterial, … Read more
Clear design and the responsible handling of resources inspired the i-edition of the new BMW Lifestyle Collection: the BMW i Collection. The BMW i Collection is inspired by the ideas behind the i-concept –– a new range of vehicles built by BMW, that will feature electric or hybrid power trains. If it applies to the electric … Read more
For Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady living well also means living responsibly. The famous couple is acutely aware of issues related to the conservation of natural resources. When building their home in Los Angeles, the family implemented energy and water systems that would ameliorate the impact on the land … Read more
In 2011, TreePlanet program launched a mobile game, a UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) certified game which expands the horizon of planting trees through simple and intuitive smartphone use from anywhere on the globe. TreePlanet offers an entertaining and engaging way to prevent desertification by providing the opportunity to plant trees that would … Read more
UCLA researchers announced the creation of highly transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity. UCLA researchers have developed a new transparent solar cell that is an advance toward giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside. “These results open the potential for visibly … Read more