"In reality, most are never restocked because brands don't have the infrastructure to process them in a cost-effective way," Emily Hosie, founder and CEO of open-box marketplace REBEL, told Axios. That contributes to an estimated 8.4 billion pounds of returned goods ending up in landfills each year, Hosie said.
Designed to respond to the crucial challenges of the environment, energy, climate, and health, the Maison des solidarite du Departement in Langon (Gironde) completed by ABF-LAB, is based on a radical environmental scenario where bioclimatism, passive systems, and total use of natural materials are combined to implement a new construction approach.
The space was once home to Soho's last surviving adult cinema, and it still hums with that energy: loud music, tightly packed tables and a sense of near chaos that nods to the buzz of its pop-up days. Sustainability also underpins the project. Khao Bird is B-Corp certified and committed to seasonal, local produce, working with Sussex suppliers including the 3,500-acre rewilding project Knepp Estate, alongside a network of small-scale London producers.
In 2025, the architectural field has been marked by a dense calendar of exhibitions, a measured slowdown in construction across multiple regions, and a period of reflection that scrutinizes the impact of intelligence (artificial and natural)-both on professional practice and workplace culture, as well as its use as a pedagogical tool. Over this calendar year, ArchDaily has published more than 30 interviews in a range of formats-Q&As, in-person conversations, video features, and more.
Plant-based milk has existed for thousands of years, and it's been sold commercially for more than a century, but the real boom has come only in the last decade. Suddenly, every nut, grain, seed, and bean seems to be lending its name to a milk carton. In this increasingly crowded marketplace, there's one plant-based milk that's got everything going for it, but continues to fly under the radar: flax milk.
The year was 2015. Barack Obama was in the White House. "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars was streaming. Avocado toast was a brunch essential, and consumers were addicted to pinning their aspirational life on Pinterest, while showing their curated real life through filters on Instagram. Athleisure was also all the rage, driven by influencer marketing and the allure of status brands like Lululemon, Nike and Athleta.
My family members are incredible gift-givers. Every birthday and holiday, they manage to select exactly what the recipient wanted or didn't know they wanted. I didn't inherit this gene. Inevitably, I wait until the last minute, panic and buy something totally random. My parents' closets (and, I assume, trash cans) are full of my misguided offerings: a Lego orchid, hair masks, a woodworking kit.
For technology leaders, this year has been defined less by what to promise and more by how to deliver. The conversation has matured, but unevenly. Some organisations are now treating sustainability as an organisational capability, whilst others are still trying to reconcile their ambitions with fragmented systems and incomplete data. The task for 2026 will be to embed sustainability into the digital and operational fabric of business - to move decisively from strategy to systems.
"Every home should have soul, and there is no more effective way to give your home a heartbeat than sourcing vintage," proclaims Alec Broughton, an antique decor expert and founder of Aulde, a Colorado-based design house that restores vintage furniture. As it turns out, home decorators are all-in on adding that pulse. According to the firm Market US, the global market for secondhand furniture is expected to double over the next decade, from $40.2 billion in 2024 to a projected $87.6 billion in 2034. Like vintage clothing, secondhand furnishings are in high demand-and for good reason.
Quocirca publishes research on the influence of sustainability factors on IT decision-makers when they are selecting workplace print suppliers, including sustainability considerations when modernising print infrastructure can deliver measurable reductions in the organisation's environmental footprint and costs, through waste and emissions reductions. We also monitor the progress of leading print technology suppliers in improving corporate sustainability performance. We have tracked both an acceleration of sustainability initiatives and a shift in motivations over the last year.
Like its predecessor, Club Med Tremblant will be an all-inclusive resort geared towards skiers, with a location in the Laurentian Mountains. The overall vibe, according to Club Med's announcement, will include an evocation of "a contemporary Alpine Chalet," complete with a "[s]ki-in and ski-out experience." While the resort is slated to open in December of 2028, it isn't a seasonal operation: visitors booking stays in the summer will have a range of options on hand, including hiking and various aquatic activities.
At just a glance, the Elogio Sofa conjures a world of possibilities as connections construct themselves: lounging on a five-piece sectional with a large group; sitting quietly with a partner on a two-seater for intimate conversation; and gazing out a window from the chaise with a steamy mug in hand. Originally designed in 1974 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa as an evolution of their Erasmo sofa, this collection invites softness within the architectural structure, creating a sense of warmth in any configuration.
The cultural destination, which opened in 1982, and is the home of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), has deteriorated "significantly" over the years. Plans to revamp creative and performance spaces as well as restore the brutalist foyers, Lakeside Terrace and Conservatory, have been given approval by the City of London Corporation which is funding 80% of the work. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the first phase finished by 2030.
On Me, a digital gift card startup founded by former Google employees, is aiming to redefine the gift card industry with its mobile-first gifting platform that lets users purchase digital gift cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to specific retailers. The company on Thursday said it had raised $6 million in a seed funding round, which it will use to expand its gift categories to include things like horseback riding lessons, wine tastings, and theme park trips.
And the family dynamic plays out in a number of ways. The first thing is that we can take a long-term view. We'd like to think we think in generations and not just in quarters. And because of our ownership, we carry the name of our owners on the door, we have an obligation to make sure that we behave well in society.
Money transfer service Remitly set out to find the world's least stressful city to live in. Researchers looked at 170 locations around the globe, focusing on five key metrics to paint a picture of how stressful it is to live in each: the average time to travel 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles), annual pollution levels, cost of living index, health care quality and accessibility, and a crime index based on perceived safety and security citizens expressed on worldwide surveys.
In a speech at Bitcoin MENA, Mohammed Al Shamsi, representing UAE National Security, framed the current era as a "historical phase" for the global economy, noting the rapid changes reshaping finance worldwide. Bitcoin is no longer merely a "digital asset," Shamsi emphasized, but is now recognized as a "key pillar" in modern financing. Central to this evolution is the role of mining, described as the "beating heart" that underpins network strength, security, and continuity.
If you're one of 22 million Americans who work remotely, you know how important it is to create a home office space that's free from distraction and away from the main activity in the home. The way you furnish that space is just as important as the room you choose. A personalized workspace designed with comfort and functionality can help you stay engaged and productive throughout the day.
But there is hope, too, as the authors point to effective changes and policies that are contributing to slower warming of the planet: "The future is still being written. Through choices in policy, investment, education, and care for one another and the Earth, we can still create a turning point. It begins by embracing our shared humanity and recognizing the profound interconnectedness of all life on the planet."
Germany, the record eight-time winners of the Euros, beat off competition from Poland and a joint Sweden-Denmark bid, and will host the tournament for the third time, just five years after doing so for the men's Euros. It is a measure of compensation for Germany, who missed out on hosting the 2027 women's World Cup when FIFA picked Brazil instead. In its bid, Germany had vowed to help women's football realise it's "enormous potential".
Traction equipment plays a central role in this process, serving not only as the technical backbone but also as a strategic lever for sustainability, cost-effectiveness and quality of life. Modern traction systems enable resource-efficient operation through intelligent power electronics, optimized driving strategies and the recovery of braking energy. KIEPE has equipped more than 5,000 vehicles worldwide with zero-emission technology, including electric buses with In-Motion-Charging (IMC®) and lightweight regional trains such as the new DRAISY from Lohr.
I thought this was brilliant. At the time, I was consulting with major companies, including Nike and Walmart, about sustainability efforts. I knew people had a really hard time understanding what sustainability was. Yet, this pencil was a perfect illustration. It was a useful item, made from all-natural materials. It was designed with the end in mind: when it was no longer useful, users could quite literally give it new life. I wanted to integrate the pencil into my work.
Silky, buttery, aromatic smoked salmon is one of Christmas's purest pleasures, yet salmon farms have a well-earned reputation for poor welfare and environmental damage, so choosing a sustainable one is more than a little daunting. Some certifications, however, are genuinely rigorous. My main guide, as ever, is the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) Good Fish Guide, which rates wild-caught Alaskan salmon as the best choice and ranks European Aquaculture Stewardship Council-certified salmon as a good farmed choice.
The most successful Olympian in sailing's history is also the sport's equivalent of The Hulk: you really don't want to make him angry. So perhaps it's a good thing that there has been plenty to annoy him this year, not least that acrimonious split from his America's Cup team owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In true Ainslie style, it only seems to have made him more dangerous. His Emirates GBR team top the SailGP championship going into this weekend's grand final.
This Earth911 inspiration comes from American environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill: "I wake up in the morning asking myself what can I do today, how can I help the world today." Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image. Editor's Note: This poster was originally published on August 28, 2020.
