The wonders of linen, a new study reveals the secrets behind its natural sustainability
In occasione della fiera Milano Unica, è stato presentato uno studio sul lino che dimostra il basso impatto ambientale della sua produzione.
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Stella McCartney and Parley for the Oceans team up to clean the seas from plastic
Dopo Adidas, anche Stella McCartney annuncia di voler collaborare con Parley for the oceans per ripulire i mari dalla plastica.
Down to Xjabelle, the fashion collection by a young designer with Down syndrome
Rompere le regole del mondo della moda è quello che sta facendo la stilista down Isabella Springmühl con Down to Xjabelle, la sua linea di abiti ispirata al Guatemala.
We have the right to know how clothes are made, sustainable fashion according to Iluut
Low-impact materials and a transparent supply chain: this is what sustainable fashion is about according to the clothing brand Iluut, launched by three young designers.
Wair, the first scarf that filters and monitors pollution
Cyclists, bikers and pedestrians, Wair has finally arrived. It is an anti-pollution scarf that filters harmful substances in the air and, through an app, indicates less polluted routes.
Muskin, the vegetable leather made from mushrooms
Replacing animal leather is possible. Muskin is an eco-friendly alternative entirely made from natural raw materials, including the cap of a special mushroom.
What is domotics, an eco-friendly approach to improving your domestic life
Domotics makes your home smart: locks that open with a touch, appliances that do whatever you want when you’re not at home, thermostats that can be programmed according to your working needs. Everything can be monitored and managed via cell phone.
How to cool your home with hi-tech mirrors
A team of engineers at Stanford University has designed hi-tech mirrors that cool buildings by beaming heat away from them and into space.
A journey to discover the world’s most colourful fabrics
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Cyclus, 100 bikes for a hundred Indian girls
Arjowiggins Graphic, a leader company in recycled paper, and Childfund Alliance have launcehd an initiative to donate a hundred bikes to the same number of Indian girls.
Fabric softeners, why replacing them is better
Non-eco-friendly fabric softeners may contain harmful substances for human health and the environment. But here are some natural alternatives.