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www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Marketing

Four simple ways to make your shopping habits more sustainable

Overproduction in the fashion industry is causing environmental destruction.
Slow fashion, which promotes sustainable practices, is gaining momentum. [ more ]
Design Milk
4 months ago
Web design

THIRDKIND's Abigail Collection Makes Art Furniture Accessible

ThirdKind Studio, a digital fabrication shop in NYC, has launched their own furniture brand called THIRDKIND.
The debut collection, the Abigail Set, is a collaborative effort with Office for Tangible Space, and focuses on accessibility and sustainability. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

Cardboard water bottle concept shows a more sustainable way to stay hydrated - Yanko Design

Water bottles made from PET plastic are often unsustainable and harmful to the environment.
The reU design concept repurposes TetraPak containers to create a reusable and sustainable water bottle. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

The Volvo Circle Pavilion uses perforated Tyvek to mimic the feeling of sitting under a tree - Yanko Design

The Volvo Circle Pavilion in South Korea uses Tyvek facades with leaf-shaped holes to mimic the feeling of sitting under a tree.
The pavilion's Tyvek covering is repurposed into recycled plastic boards for public furniture, promoting a circular and sustainable material lifecycle. [ more ]
Dailycoffeenews
4 months ago
Design

Design Details: Wraparound Illustration at Olympia Coffee

Olympia Coffee introduces new bags to attract customers and reduce waste [ more ]
BuzzFeed Community
4 months ago
Design

Design A Dream Home And We'll Predict Your 2024

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Shift in consumer behavior [ more ]
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Coffee

You Can Now Use Your Own Cup at Starbucks | Entrepreneur

Starbucks is adding reusable cup options to its drive-thru and app orders in the U.S. and Canada.
Customers who use their own cups will receive a 10-cent discount and 25 points if they are a customer rewards member. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Rethinking business travel can help achieve 2024 sustainability goals. An Uber exec explains how

Corporations have the power to propel change and address climate change through sustainability initiatives.
Consumers increasingly value product sustainability and expect corporations to do more to address climate change. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Design

A Furniture Subscription Model That Leads To A Path Toward Convenience And Sustainability - Yanko Design

The Koru WFH Furniture Subscription is a sustainable solution to the increasing amount of furniture waste caused by remote work
The subscription model allows businesses to choose flexible monthly plans that can adapt to their team's needs [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Opinion | What the Civil War Was About

The American system of chattel slavery was driven primarily by greed, not racism.
Slavery existed to maintain the economic interests of slaveholders, who used racism to justify and sustain the enslavement of millions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

How Mexico City's biggest wholesale market is combating food waste

The Central de Abastos is a wholesale produce market in Mexico City that feeds millions of people daily but also generates a significant amount of food waste.
Since 2020, the market has implemented a program to redirect unused produce to soup kitchens, leading to a 24% reduction in food waste and the delivery of almost 800 tons of food.
The market is working towards fostering a culture of sustainability and donation to address the issue of food waste. [ more ]
InfoQ
5 months ago
DevOps

InfoQ Cloud and DevOps Trends 2023

The podcast episode features members of the editorial staff and friends of InfoQ discussing current trends in the cloud and DevOps space.
Topics covered include AI and low-code, no-code, the changing face of Serverless, the impact of shift left, and security and sustainability within the cloud. [ more ]
AdExchanger
5 months ago
Marketing

Expect Less Talk, More Action And Ad Industry Sustainability Standards In 2024 | AdExchanger

The marketing industry is shifting from talking about sustainability to taking action and implementing measurement standards.
There is a growing sense of urgency to address climate change as consumers prioritize sustainability and expect brands to take action.
Measuring emissions and sharing data across the industry is crucial for making informed decisions and reducing the ad industry's environmental impact. [ more ]
Hcn
5 months ago
Books

Community and collective action across the West

High Country News special issue focuses on working towards a more livable and just future amid the climate crisis
Readers are encouraged to share their success stories, initiatives, and ideas for a better future [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Design

Discover Your Poetic Journey Through Time With Calen-bar - Yanko Design

The Calen-Bar is a perpetual calendar that combines aesthetics, mindfulness, and sustainability.
It is designed to create a manual and meaningful connection with time, encouraging users to reflect and embrace each day. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

From Salman Rushdie to RuPaul: the books to look out for in 2024

Nonfiction The Showman: The Inside Story of the Invasion That Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky by Simon Shuster (William Collins) Having gained remarkable access to the Ukrainian president over the course of the Russian invasion, Time correspondent Shuster explains the character and motivations of the actor turned war hero.
SFGATE
5 months ago
SF real estate

Style and Substance: Newly Built Green Home in Bellevue, WA, Checks All the Boxes for $3.5M

A new construction home in Bellevue, WA is listed for $3,595,000 and is both stylish and sustainable.
The eco-friendly home is Built Green 5-Star certified and Net Zero Energy Ready, meeting high sustainability standards. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Music

How the music business is putting a green spin on vinyl records | CBC News

Vinyl record sales have experienced a revival, with vinyl outselling CDs in the U.S. in 2022 for the first time since 1987.
There is growing concern about the environmental impact of vinyl records, as they are made from PVC and can last indefinitely in landfills. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
5 months ago
DevOps

Job Vacancy: Senior Python Developer (m/f/d) // onu.energy | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

onu.energy operates at the intersection of energy and technology: It is our mission to combat climate change by providing medium to large energy consumers the tools to transition away from fossil fuels.
Berlin Startup Jobs
5 months ago
DevOps

Job Vacancy: Data Generalist (m/f/d) // onu.energy GmbH | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

onu.energy operates at the intersection of energy and technology: It is our mission to combat climate change by providing medium to large energy consumers the tools to transition away from fossil fuels.
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