Refashioned: Nike’s Sustainability Reset In the realm of sustainability, the fashion and sportswear industries have been under increasing scrutiny for their environmental impact. One major player in this arena, Nike, has recently taken a significant step in resetting its approach to sustainability. The sportswear giant, known for its flashy marketing campaigns and high-profile sponsorships, has […]
EU Finalises Rules to Make Fashion Pay to Clean Up Textile Waste
EU Finalises Rules to Make Fashion Pay to Clean Up Textile Waste The fashion industry has long been under scrutiny for its significant contribution to environmental pollution and waste generation. With the European Parliament’s recent approval of new regulations, brands and retailers will now be held accountable for the end-of-life management of their products. This […]
Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs
Nike’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs Nike, a leading name in the sportswear industry, is undergoing a significant change as Jaycee Pribulsky, the Chief Sustainability Officer, bids farewell to the company after less than two years in the role. Her departure comes at a crucial juncture for the sportswear giant, as it navigates through a period […]
110 MW: China rolls out giant gas turbine to power 3.6 million homes yearly
China Unveils First 110 MW Gas Turbine to Power 3.6 Million Homes Annually China has rolled its first domestically developed 110-megawatt heavy-duty gas turbine off the assembly line, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability. This state-of-the-art turbine, developed by a team of Chinese engineers and researchers, is set […]
What the Decline of Asos and Boohoo Reveals About Online Fast Fashion
The Decline of Asos and Boohoo: A Sign of Changing Times in Online Fast Fashion The world of online fast fashion has been rocked by recent news of Asos dropping out of the FTSE 250. Once a retail giant worth £5bn, Asos’s decline is a sobering reminder of the challenges that online fashion brands are […]
UK firm’s briefcase-sized engine to turn EVs into range-extended hybrid vehicles
UK Firm’s Innovative Engine Technology: Transforming Electric Vehicles into Range-Extended Hybrids UK-based company Horse Powertrain is preparing to show a compact 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine-generator that turns electric vehicles (EVs) into range-extended hybrid vehicles. This breakthrough technology is set to revolutionize the automotive industry by offering a sustainable solution to the challenges of limited EV range. […]
Jellyfish swarm strikes one of France’s largest nuclear plants twice in a month
Jellyfish Swarm Strikes One of France’s Largest Nuclear Plants Twice in a Month A swarm of jellyfish caused officials at Paluel’s nuclear power plant to shut down one of its reactors last week. This incident marked the second time in a month that the plant had to halt operations due to these gelatinous sea creatures […]
Game-changing US air conditioner cuts peak demand 90% and cooling bills 45%
Game-Changing US Air Conditioner Cuts Peak Demand 90% and Cooling Bills 45% A new air-conditioning system co-developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Blue Frontier is revolutionizing the way we cool our homes and businesses. This innovative technology not only provides superior cooling capabilities but also significantly reduces peak energy demand by an […]
‘Spectacular experiments’ show wooden walls withstand 100 kilonewtons of pressure
“Spectacular Experiments: Wooden Walls Proven to Withstand 100 Kilonewtons of Pressure” Swiss researchers have overturned the assumption that windowed timber walls offer no structural support after conducting a series of groundbreaking experiments. In a bid to challenge conventional construction norms, the team set out to explore the true potential of wooden walls in providing structural […]
Chloé’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs
Chloé’s Chief Sustainability Officer Departs Aude Vergne, a prominent figure in the sustainability realm, recently bid farewell to Chloé after dedicating nearly a decade to the renowned luxury brand. In her role as Chief Sustainability Officer, Vergne played a pivotal part in steering the brand towards a more environmentally conscious path. One of her notable […]