Policy rethinking needs to include construction materials and implementing more robust regulations Sharjah Sustainable City is designed to reduce carbon emissions by using renewable energy sources. – Supplied photo Along with food and clothing, shelter is one of the most immediate basic human needs. Amidst planetary challenges such as […] Click here to view original […]

Building an Eco-Friendly Home: Construction Tips. India CSR It is crucial to ensure that the home is not only cost-effective but also eco-friendly, as every individual has a responsibility to preserve the environment. By Nidhi Aggarwal Building a new home is an exciting journey filled with many decisions, one […] Click here to view original

Jim and Fran Allen’s house in Tucson, Ariz., with overhangs and shadow boxes shielding windows from the sun. Jim and Fran Allen moved to Tucson, Ariz., from Covington, Ky., in 2017 to get out of the snow and cold. Building a house in the desert for themselves and their […] Click here to view original

Veja’s new hiking shoe, the Fitz Roy. Veja The Parisian brand that started with a vision to make a shoe entirely in Brazil using ethically sourced materials crossed another benchmark this week: it launched its very first technical hiking shoe. Although Veja’s first styles were centered around everyday wear, […] Click here to view original

Martin Debus / Adobe Stock A study co-written by Sarif Patwary, Ph.D., senior sustainability analyst at Kontoor Brands , the parent of Lee and Wrangler, and five other academics concludes that consumers must be taught to become more sustainable in their fashion choices. Released by licensee MDPI, the “Apparel […] Click here to view original

The fight against global warming is seen by some men as women’s work. Countering this sexist narrative, and thus engaging more people in climate activism, requires moving beyond our received understanding of rationality and embracing an interdisciplinary approach to ways of knowing. LONDON – A recent Twitter spat between […] Click here to view original