Sustainable Matters
Sustainable transport and carbon offsetting – the road to carbon neutrality
Carbon offsetting projects issue carbon credits, tradable permits or certificates that allow business, countries, and individuals to offset their GHG emissions
Hearth Village designed by 1+1>2 in Vietnam: an example of how to rethink the rural
A Vietnam-based architecture studio build community houses with locally sourced materials taking inspiration for the design from local fashion and colors
Black in nature does not exist: the future of sustainable fabrics and natural dyes.
The recycled and degradable fabrics and natural dyes will change the impact of the fashion industry on the environment: the Iluna Group case study
Missing the Biennale – or not so much? The Essence of architecture lies on its crossable space
Architectural space is what makes a void into a place, the element that defines architecture is exactly what no exhibition can ever provide. Architect and writer Gianni Biondillo reconsiders
Biodegradable elastomers to reduce plastic lifecycle: where are we?
«We do not want to reduce plastic pollution; we want to eliminate it». In conversation with Germano Craia, CEO of KIK Compounds, a company grounded in developing eco-bioplastics
Bio-based polymers as a new material in the textile industry? An insight on EVO by Fulgar
Olivia Dowie, CEO and co-founder of Riley Studio, on how she incorporated the technical fiber in her collections
Oway, Bologna. An Italian beauty brand supporting a circular business model
The ability to breathe life into used goods, reduce waste, promote sustainability. In conversation with Luca Laganà, CEO of Oway, the Italian sustainable beauty brand
If the planet’s fate is intertwined with that of bees
Championing bee conservation by acting on traceability, environmental responsibility and female entrepreneurship, Guerlain has been working to strengthen its support to the world’s main pollinator species
DABS – Is recycled material sustainable? The consequences of synthetic textile production
The case of recycled polyester: sediment in the polyester-oriented textile era: to reduce single-use plastic items dispersion
SIEL – Synthetic fibers account for nearly 92 percent of microplastics in sea water
Siel – We must learn to wear natural fibers only: Organic cotton alone, will not tackle the environmental crisis, but it can help
Circularity it’s not only about recycling: circular business to reach twenty percent of the entire market
To prevent storage shelves full of leftovers, designers need to work backward by checking what fabric is available first and think about what will happen in the end
Alteration Space – Virtual clothing, a sustainable way to compensate fast fashion damage
«3d modeling allows you to save on tailoring samples, speeds up the process, and increases productivity while saving resources»
Polartec Panel – If biodegradability is not the only answer, longevity is
Circularity in the textile industry: switching to circular materials must not compromise performance and durability
Veja — transparency is more efficient than advertising
French-based footwear brand has a presence in over fifty countries and has sold two million pairs of their sleek sneakers since their inception in 2004 — all without advertising
Recycled wood – pine needles and the byproduct of our forests
«You have a moral obligation to consider the impact of what you are creating» designer Tamara Orjola – investigating the use of pine needles
Lampoon /Transition – International wool sourcing: transparency is required now more than ever
A rough touch could be more precious than the finest merino but a short and local supply chain is needed to grant that the sheep are sheared with no suffering
Golden Silk – Why silk production at an artisanal level creates a circular economy
«An array of solar panels, connecting us to the same source that has been powering the Khmer people for generations». In conversation with Golden Silk
Memos on the new decade. How fashion exhibition changed with the pandemic
«If an exhibition was conceived for an audience, what happens when that audience leaves?». What matters is not the medium but keeping the complexity of an experience
David Morris — how one goldsmith tackled an impossible request
The Hexagon Cuff: the human mind envisioned it, technology made it possible, and a leap of faith was the catalyst. Time is not of the essence, prototyping is key
