Five things we learned about fashion, technology and sustainability

In a recent live chat, experts took questions on the marriage of technology and fashion and the implications for sustainability

The foundations of a sustainable future?

Nanoparticles have the potential to revolutionise the construction industry, but we need to tread carefully until the potential hazards of these “wonder materials” are fully understood

Is digital really greener than paper?

The paper industry is challenging the assumption that digital marketing is more environmentally friendly than paper

Caribbean Islands determined to replace diesel power with renewable sources

British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Dominica, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Turks & Caicos joined ‘Ten Island Renewable Challenge‘, a campaign by Richard Branson‘s nonprofit Carbon War Room to help flip islands off fossil fuels, as well as move forward with renewable projects for schools and hospitals. The commitments were complemented by news that … Read more

Richard Branson pledges to turn Caribbean green

Virgin boss says that pursuing environmental and renewable energy projects is ‘more interesting than making a few more bucks’

The Energy Globe World Award goes to Nicaragua

16 sustainable projects from 15 countries in 5 categories made it to the finals of the 2014 Energy Globe Award. With 160 countries participating and more than 1.000 submissions annually the Energy Globe Award is today the world’s most important environmental prize This year, Martha Veronica Rocha from Nicaragua received the 13 kg bronze statue … Read more