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This iconic mixed-use building (residential and retail) is notable for its extensive sustainability initiatives and landmark exterior. On the design front, the first element that stands out is the massive, cantilevered heliostat, a panel of hovering mirrors that reflect glimmers...
If you’re interested in your environmental footprint, you’ve probably noticed images of “trash jars” shared on social media. Zero-waste zealots champion the notion of reducing a household’s annual garbage down to what can fit into a single Mason jar. But let’s...
Planting and growing your own vegetables is a rewarding and sustainable hobby—but the experience can be intimidating for first-timers. Since some veggies are notorious for being difficult to grow, novice gardeners should start with hardier plants in order to guarantee success.
For some people, cutting down on plastic consumption could mean using reusable bags, swapping out for glassware or avoiding straws. But for more than a quarter of the world’s population, experiencing a monthly period requires the purchase of care products...
Africa is home to some of the most incredible unspoilt wildlife and landscapes on the planet. But in the face of immense challenges such as poaching, poverty and climate change, the path towards sustaining these gifts from nature can be...
Danielle Henderson is the founder of Neutral Shade, an eco-friendly rattan furniture brand inspired by the concept of hygge, a state of being content in the present moment. “I love home decor and have always been drawn to ‘neutral shades’, unique...
For Christina Beckmann, co-founder of Tomorrow’s Air and vice president of Global Strategy at the Adventure Travel Trade Association, a sustainable future means fresh air for everyone. While standing on Deception Island (62.93° S, 60.57°W) during the peak of Antarctic...
Before the invention of pesticides and herbicides to “prevent” harmful pests in your garden, there was a natural method called companion planting, which doesn’t destroy beneficial microbes and insects in the process. Rather than decrease nutrient availability the way that harmful...
Oyéta Kokoroko didn’t start out making her own cosmetics, but health problems led her down the path of reading food and beauty product labels and getting curious about the ingredients. In 2016, she launched her eco-luxurious skincare line, Okoko Cosmétiques.
I don’t enjoy beef, and tend to eat vegetarian, but the other day I saw a photo of Stroganoff and thought: I bet I can veganize this. Not only is this recipe quick and super easy, but it is also...
We all love a meal that is prepared for us, but when it comes wrapped in single-use plastics that end up deteriorating in landfills and the ocean, the fun of being a lazy foodie (hey, no shame in it) tends...
From her role as executive director of Qqs Projects Society to board member of Nature United, Jess Housty's work in various environmental organizations and youth communities is inspiring and important. A member of the Heiltsuk tribe in Bella Bella, British...
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