How to Upcycle 5 Fashion Looks for Spring
The fashion looks for spring 2014 are all about a fine blend between femininity and edginess. Although you want to be at the forefront of fashion, you don’t always have to purchase new clothing items.
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The Most Eco-Friendly Cities to Visit
When taking a holiday, you want to ensure that it’s as green as possible. Here some of the most eco-friendly cities in the world and the cool ways in which they high-five the planet.
Can Africa Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future?
Africa is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with many analysts predicting economic growth to remain above 5% for the foreseeable future.
Ethical E-tailer, Zady, Launches “Farm-to-Closet” Knitwear Collection
We introduced you to ethical e-tailer, Zady, almost a year ago and had no doubt they would be a success. Well, exactly a year since inception, Zady is poised to launch its own private label, beginning with a knitted women’s sweater.
Ralph Lauren “Polo Tech” Shirt Unveiled at U.S. Open
Several of the ball boys at this year’s U.S. Open, which kicks off this week, will be trying out Ralph Lauren’s new ‘Polo Tech’, the iconic brand’s introduction into wearable technology: a black compression jersey that uses a system of discreet sensors to track its wearer’s biological and physiological profile.
The World’s First Unstealable Bike
Good news for cyclists who resent carting around heavy U-locks or chains: A new bike design incorporates the lock into the bike itself. And its creators claim it’s the world’s first unstealable bike.
Your iPhone Just Got {a little} Less Toxic
Apple recently announced an official ban of two toxins from its iPhone and iPad production lines, following a five-month-long “Bad Apple” campaign launched by China Labor Watch and Green America.
Nail Polish that Changes Colour When Exposed to Date Rape Drugs
Could a manicure save you from a sexual assault? Four male students at North Carolina State University are attempting to put an end to date rape with a nail polish called Undercover Colors, that changes color when exposed to “drug-assisted assault” or “date rape” drugs such as gamma hydroxybutyrate and rohypnol, both of which are odorous, colorless, and can be slipped into a drink and ingested without the recipient’s knowledge
An App to Reduce Food Waste
Americans waste up to 30 to 40 percent of food, an excess of up to $165 billion a year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Which is why a New York app developer is launching an app to help restaurants and grocery stores combat food waste by finding customers who might pay for discounted food before it’s thrown away.
Africa Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate change and climate variability, says Michael O’Brien-Onyeka, the executive director of Greenpeace Africa.