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KATHMANDU — On the morning of Aug. 1 in Dodhara-Chandani, a town on the banks of Mahakali, which serves as the western border between Nepal and India, a 23-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a tiger while working next to a sugarcane field. The big cat emerged from the sugarcane field and struck a […]
Make your travels more sustainable with these 6 essential eco-friendly tips. From green transport to waste reduction, learn how to travel with a lighter footprint.
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Jane Goodall is coming to San Francisco. On September 16th, Climate One will host primatologist Jane Goodall and myself to mark two milestones: the conservation icon’s 90th year and Mongabay’s 25th anniversary. Greg Dalton of Climate One will moderate a discussion focused on our respective journeys and the reasons for hope in the face of […]
The artist was forced to abandon his plans for an eco-friendly housing development near his home in the British countryside.
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A win-win is always welcome. But what about a win-win-win? Researchers say that’s what’s possible with agrivoltaics, a groundbreaking system that combines
Black unisex GOTS-certified organic cotton high-top sneakers. Features a flexible and durable white rubber sole made with non-toxic recycled rubber pellets ground down from car tires and old rubber shoes and a bouncy cushioned footbed made with an environmentally friendly formulation called Airform ECO 20 which contains bio-oil and recycled rubber. All shoes are sent in 100% recycled cardboard shoe boxes. Ethically crafted in China. MATERIALS Sole 20% recycled rubber, 80% natural rubber; Upper GOTS-certified organic cotton corduroy; laces GOTS organic cotton; Footbed Airfoam Eco 20 (made with recycled gym mats and castor bean oil); recycled metal eyelets, eco glue (water based and chemical free) GOTS-certified organic cotton GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a textile processing standard for organic fibers, including social and ecological criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. To obtain the GOTS-certified organic label, the...
Nicaragua has spent the last several years shuttering over a thousand civil society organizations, universities, media outlets and other organizations, often for criticizing President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. Their government has been sanctioned for acts of repression and human rights abuses, and the state-run mining company has been blocked from […]
Elon Musk Catalyzes an Urgent Appeal: Galvanize Nickel Harvesting for Augmented EV, Revealing a Lucrative Prospective for Astute Investors. The Pioneering CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, Entreated Mining Entities to Intensify Nickel Production, an Essential and High-Value Constituent in the Fabrication of Electric Vehicle Batteries. The importance of nickel in battery technology is rapidly escalating, ... Read More "Unveiling 100% green, eco-friendly nickel with negative pollution sequestering significant amount of CO2" »
Apparel/Garments 69% US consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products: Survey 31 Mar '23 3 min read Pic: Shutterstock Insights About 48 per cent of US consumers have grown interest in sustainability, with 69 per cent willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, as per a survey.Consumers are willing to make sacrifices for sustainability, including paying more and delaying shipping.Apparel is one of the most likely categories for which consumers are willing to pay a premium. Consumers in the US remain invested in eco-conscious practices, according to a survey from Blue Yonder, a digital supply chain company. The results show that an impressive 69 per cent of respondents said they were willing to pay more for sustainable products, but just 4 per cent expressed willingness to pay 20 per cent more. Furthermore, 48 per cent of respondents shared an increased interest in sustainability over the past year.The survey also found that consumers are willing to make personal sacrifices for more eco-friendly shopping, including paying more and delaying priority shipping.About 48 per cent of US consumers have grown interest in sustainability, with 69 per cent willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, as per a survey. Consumers are willing to make sacrifices for sustainability, including paying more and delaying shipping. Apparel is one of the most likely categories for which consumers are willing to pay a premium.A willingness to pay 5 per cent more for sustainable products was the top selection. Inflation remains top-of-mind for many consumers, with 58 per cent reporting that price was the most important factor in determining whether to make a sustainable purchase, as per Blue Yonder’s 2023 Consumer Sustainability Survey.Consumers were most willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly products that would heavily impact their day-to-day lives, with apparel (30 per cent) being one of most likely categories. While e-commerce has surged in the past few years, consumers are more than happy to opt for eco-conscious shipping speeds, with 78 per cent willing to wait up to a week for a delayed delivery. A whopping 86 per cent of respondents were willing to delay their online shipping, provided they were given an incentive to do so. Of this group, 30 per cent indicated they would wait for one week or more—up from 28 per cent in 2022—and with 18-29 demographic leading the way.Consumer reviews carry the most weight in their green purchasing decisions, according to a plurality of survey respondents. However, consumer reviews do not carry as much weight across all age groups, with traditionalist shoppers evaluating the sustainability of a product on the use of recycled materials as the most important, the survey added.Apparel was one of the top three consumer goods category that could be purchased second hand. Thrifting second hand clothes remains popular, with nearly one-third (31 per cent) of respondents listing this as the eco-conscious habit they perform most often. Reusable bags also remains popular among shoppers, with 24 per cent ranking that habit as their most frequent environmental friendly practice, the same as in 2022.“We’re pleased to see that consumers remain as focused as ever on adopting eco-conscious behaviors, with nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) reporting shopping at retailers with sustainable products in the last six months,” said Ed Wong, senior vice president, global retail sector leader, Blue Yonder. “It is clear that successful, environmentally friendly shopping must be driven by a symbiosis between brands and consumers. We’re deeply encouraged by how many respondents are willing to consider a sustainable product and company across resale and new product sales.” Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DP) More Apparel/Garments News - United States Of America...
High performance. Minimal impact. Looking to reduce your environmental impact without compromising on clothes care? Meet Easygliss Eco, Tefal’s first eco-designed steam iron. Green in colour and by design, this Tefal steam iron has an efficient Eco mode that saves power when you don’t need as much steam. Like when you’re ironing a delicate blouse or just have a few creases to smooth out. Eco mode gives you 100% ironing performance using up to 30% less energy1. Now that’s good news for the planet and for your pocket! Easygliss Eco is made from up to 35% recycled materials and it’s 88% recyclable. Even the box is 93% recycled fibres (cardboard), 0% plastic, and 100% recyclable, as part of Tefal’s commitment to sustainable design. This sustainability is matched by performance. A 2800W powerhouse, this iron heats up in a flash and pumps out 50g of steam a minute to banish creases fast. It’s also got a 260g/min boost that makes speedy work of stubborn creases. And who doesn’t want quicker ironing sessions? Ironing won’t feel like a chore with Tefal’s best-gliding, new Durilium Airglide soleplate, complete with distinctive green leaf motif. 100% active steam holes leave creases nowhere to hide. It’s scratch resistant too, to keep it running smoothly day after day (see what we did there?). Plus, its precision tip takes the bother out of ironing between buttons. Manufactured in France to uncompromising standards, Easygliss Eco is designed to be repairable for 15 years In Eco mode compared to Max mode *In ECO settings compared to max mode Up to 30% energy saving* Our Eco Mode adjusts steam and offers uncompromising ironing that saves up to 30% more energy*. *In ECO settings compared to max mode Eco design Made from up to 35% of recycled materials, this iron is 88% recyclable and featuring an eco packaging: recyclable, 93% recycled fibers (cardboard), no PSE and no plastic. This is part of Tefal’s commitment to creating eco-designed products Quick & efficient Discover the perfect steam iron for everyday needs, with 2800 W of power for a fast heat-up and cont. steam output up to 260 g/minute for efficient performance. Wide Steam Distribution 100% active steam holes for maximum steam distribution and total efficiency that ensures perfect results. Features: Sustainable: Enjoy high-performance ironing with reduced environmental impact Efficient: Remove creases quickly and easily thanks to plenty of steam power Durable: Iron effortlessly day after day with the best-in-glide, anti-scratch soleplate Precise: Access all those hard-to-reach spots with the sleek precision tip
Super easy way to start eco printing with paper. See amazing results without hardly any expenditure. Step by step tutorial
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Adrift & Afloat are two new lino prints inspired by the movement of water and the distortion it creates on the human body. *Due to the nature of lino printing, prints may vary. Prints contain imperfections.* All prints are now packaged in a recyclable postal tube. The internal packaging includes eco printed tissue paper, padding is news print in an effort to keep p&p as plastic free as possible.
You will need for the paper mache- 1 packet of wallpaper paste 1 large bucket lots of news papers. Make up the wallpaper paste in the bucket according to the instructions on the packet ,set aside t…
The Amazon Rainforest is resilient: the largest rainforest on the planet has been around for at least 55 million years, surviving repeated ice ages and warming. But human impacts, combined with climate change, are decreasing that resiliency, causing the forest to lose its ability to bounce back from repeated disturbances, according to a new study published […]
