Innovations in sustainable fashion
The global fashion sector, mainly the apparel and footwear industry, produced more greenhouse gases than France, Germany, and the UK combined in 2018, around 2.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions—approximately 4% of total global emissions, accor.....»»
Meet the world’s lightest champagne bottle
Champagne bottles are notoriously thick to ensure they can withstand immense pressure from the bubbles inside. A new bottle by French champagne house Telmont is thinner, lighter, and ultimately, more sustainable. In 2020, Ludovic du Plessis, then ne.....»»
Grimes says anyone can AI-generate her voice “without penalty”
Musician vows to split 50% royalties on successful AI-generated songs that use her voice. Enlarge / Grimes attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13,.....»»
Higher density housing needed in Australia—but regions have to be careful
James Cook University researchers say better planning is needed to ensure more sustainable and affordable higher density housing, such as units and apartments, is built in regional centers......»»
Does the world really need another chair?
If the most sustainable buildings are the ones that already exist, then the most sustainable chairs are the ones that already exist too. The Thonet chair. The Wassily Chair. The Eames Lounge Chair. These chairs have gone down in history as design ic.....»»
Synthetic biology meets fashion in engineered silk
Scientists have long been intrigued by the remarkable properties of spider silk, which is stronger than steel yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. Now, Fuzhong Zhang, a professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at the McKelvey S.....»»
Restoring Asia"s roar: Researcher outlines plan to see tigers flourish again
Dr. Thomas Gray is a conservation biologist and Tiger Recovery Lead at the WWF Tigers Alive Initiative. His current research focuses on the active recovery of threatened Asian species and sustainable financing for landscape-scale conservation. In thi.....»»
Study shows impacts of ecological water diversion project on water and ecosystem service flows in drylands
The development and use of water resources in drylands is linked to the sustainable development of dryland ecosystems. Therefore, rational allocation of water resources in drylands and scientific assessment of their values are important for sustainab.....»»
Recycling lake sediments for crop production: A sustainable solution for closing the phosphorus cycle
A four-year field experiment conducted on the shores of restored Lake Mustijärv in Viljandi, Estonia, has revealed that recycling phosphorus-rich lake sediments back to agriculture could have positive impacts on crop production......»»
ChatGPT"s citation approach may amplify the Matthew Effect in environmental science
ChatGPT (GPT) has become one of the most talked-about innovations in recent years, with over 100 million users worldwide. However, there is still limited knowledge about the sources of information GPT utilizes. As a result, we carried out a study foc.....»»
US says top Chinese fashion brands Shein and Temu mishandled customer data
Shein and Temu asking for data from other apps is a big no-no, US says......»»
Samsung’s Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection is adorable
Samsung has announced a new lineup of eco-friendly, sustainable accessories as part of the Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection. There is a lot of emphasis being placed on going green and being more sustainable. Th.....»»
New reports highlight opportunities for sustainable blue economy in the Caribbean
A new set of reports from the Commonwealth Secretariat have highlighted the potential for a more sustainable future in the Caribbean......»»
Samsung continues their eco-friendly push with the Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection
Samsung has announced a new lineup of eco-friendly, sustainable accessories as part of the Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Sustainable Accessories Collection. There is a lot of emphasis being placed on going green and being more sustainable. Th.....»»
Ecological restoration for sustainable development in China
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, from 2021 through 2030, delivers a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature, and accordingly, it promotes the timely achievement of the sustainable develop.....»»
Critical observations reveal sinking coasts
It's been said that a rug can really tie a room together. In a similar fashion, Manoochehr Shirzaei and his research team are hoping that weaving together millions of data points into terrain-covering, digital maps can help connect the realities of s.....»»
Questionable $2,500 hoodie makes you look like you were plucked out of Minecraft
Plus: The pixelated silk pants you've been searching for. Enlarge (credit: Loewe) Move over, Microsoft. There's a new company out there peddling clothing evoking memories of old tech. Loewe, a Spanish fashion company th.....»»
Sustainable development in Africa shaped by subnational administrative capabilities, study shows
The Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) is a sustainable development and economic progress metric that transcends the conventional means of measuring a nation's prosperity. This innovative metric offers a holistic portrayal of a country's affluence and welf.....»»
Paper highlights critical need for collaborative approach to green chemistry research
Tom Stavert, a joint Ph.D. researcher between Sheffield and Strathclyde, has published an article in the journal RSC Sustainability exploring how combining computational modeling with green chemical principles can enable sustainable manufacture......»»
A panoramic view of the catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization
Fossil fuel consumption contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions and severe climate issues. It is imperative to explore sustainable alternatives to the current industrial production of chemicals and fuels. The efficient utilization of lign.....»»
Cultural heritage and historic preservation: Creating a digital twin of Shahjahanabad
Cultural heritage is an intrinsic part of the urban landscape of historical cities. Its tremendous socioeconomic and anthropological value is witnessed by the United Nations' having included it as part of Sustainable Development Goal 11, which aims t.....»»