A suggestion for Burberry’s next line: toxin-free fashion
Greenpeace has found hazardous chemicals in Burberry clothes – it should, like its some of its rivals, join our Detox campaign
Environment
Sustainability: a disconnect between belief and action. Study
How thoroughly are businesses addressing sustainability issues? Companies have largely accepted the importance of addressing sustainability issues, yet a large gap persists in translating that awareness into action. So says a new global study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The study titled “Sustainability’s Next Frontier: Walking the … Read more
How China’s action on air pollution is slowing its carbon emissions
China’s action to combat air pollution may bring glimmer of hope in global fight against climate change
Elon Musk: oil campaign against electric cars is like big tobacco lobbying
Tesla chief executive likens attacks on electric cars to campaigns of misinformation by big tobacco and climate sceptics
Ethnic cuisines, local sourcing, and high-fat goodness on the top 10 list of U.S. restaurant trends
Emerging food preferences that may or may not take hold in restaurants across the U.S. What’s ahead for 2014? Take a look at the annual top 10 list of U.S. restaurant trends released by Technomatic foodservice research and consulting firm. How will evolve the foodservice scene in 2014? Consumers are increasingly aware that the … Read more
US crushes 6 tons of ‘blood ivory’ in largely symbolic move
Crush of ivory trinkets shows Obama administration’s resolve in ending illegal trade but stops short of a complete ban on domestic ivory sales