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Materials Used in Ethical Fashion

March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 by Alexis Nat

The crazy wonderful world of fashion is constantly evolving, and that's a really good thing. Trends come and go, and the ideal classics maintain their place in style for decades. Materials are key when it comes to clothing, shoes and accessories, and caring about our planet can also play a…

Global Waste Trade

February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 by Maram Jawdat

The Old Gadget Trade Take a moment and think about the gadget you are using to read this. What will happen to it after it dies? There is a chance that it will become part of the booming global waste trade business. Many old electronic devices become e-waste on boats…

More Plastic than Fish in the Sea by 2050

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 by Alexis Nat

A Sea of Plastic In a world of "throw away" mentalities, all manner of plastic ends up in global seas. Once you consider how unnecessary that is, you realize why there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050: environmental irresponsibility. Curiously, there seems to be no…

Are Graphene Batteries the Future?

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 by Alexis Nat

Graphene is a revolutionary new technology that enables more powerful, longer lasting batteries to be produced that have a recharge capability of up to 10 times faster than current rechargeable batteries. Besides a fast recharge, battery life itself has also been extended. With all our modern electronics that is dependent…

Climate Change Denial: We Know Better

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by Maria Zorion

Just as there are still people who perpetuate the notion that the earth is flat, there are people in this world who deny the existence of climate change. One of their biggest arguments against global warming is the concept of climate cycles. Many feel that the hole in our ozone…

Sustainable Design

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by Maria Zorion

What is It Sustainable design can be explained by simply envisioning the world around us in a clean, safe, healthy, natural environment ecologically in balance. Sustainable design means reliance on building materials, clothing and food products that do not create a negative impact on ecology or the environment. Sustainable design…

Recycled Fashion: a great way of staying Sustainable

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 by Maria Zorion

One of the newest trends in the fashion world is recycled fashion. This ethical fashion trend has been sorely needed in the clothing industry. Many people often throw their clothes away when they start to wear out or them simply get sick of them. That is a shame because almost…

Peak Oil

November 17, 2016November 19, 2016 by Maram Jawdat

In 1956, an American geophysicist named M. King Hubbert wrote a paper on the topic of “peak oil.” The treatise expounded on his theory that, given the current use of oil, the recognized available sources of the resource and the projected needs of industrialized nations in the future, oil production…

Circular Economy – Sustainability at its Best

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 by Alexis Nat

Circular Economy: A Responsible Economic Model Currently, many people abide by a “take, create, dispose” model, also known as Linear Economy. This requires large amounts of cheap and easily attainable energy and materials. Obviously, this type of economic model is not sustainable long term. As a solution, the Circular Economy…

How Bad is Food Waste Nowadays

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Maria Zorion

When most people hear the term "food waste" they assume it refers to food that has gone uneaten and subsequently been thrown away. While that is considered food waste, that is not the only way food is wasted. Here are some facts about the reality of food waste. Where Does…

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