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Like in the drama of Faust, ambition seeks instant gratification: no matter the cost while pushing the payment ahead of us
A cleaner and fairer supply chain: representation and inclusion are needed for the transition to a low-carbon circular economy
«One of the possible outcomes of the financial crisis is that chains will be less inclined to throw away everything they already have and rebuild from scratch»
CEO Orr Yarkoni explains how cells can be manipulated to dye fabric, cutting back on water wastage and chemical pollution globally: water use is cut by 50 percent to 90 percent
Regen is «developing a technology that you won’t even know it’s there» to build ecovillages based on the principle of circularity
Kiss the Ground – the movie: «Farmers are essential in this. They’re the ones who are working with the land»
The path of Alex Ott in his quest for an integrated planet. «Studies about the properties of the plants would damage the food industry, dominated by few powerful players»
«The system itself is not made for sustainable brands or fabrics» – Meüne tackles the problematics of denim production from sourcing, to dyeing to washing
Gold and mother-of-pearl in the workshops across the Royal Palace: a touch of humor, obelisks, baroque and chinoiserie, ancient ruins and everyday objects
Take it for granted, no excuse: nothing will be ever the same as it was before. It’s a moment of transition
Why are artists still not attributed with the creative respect they are owed in a multi-billion industry in conversation with Gregor Barratt – a 27 years old man from the French Riviera
Jacopo Vagaggini: In his experimental vineyard, grapes are fermented with the least possible chemical intervention, in order to preserve their aromas and deliver a more authentic wine
The Dematerialized’s Founder Karinna Nobbs talks about how there is a clear market for digital-only garments that can be switched, traded and owned just like a collectable item
Hundreds of thousands man-made objects are whizzing around the Earth. Astroscale, lead by space environmentalist Nobu Okada, takes on a task of cleaning it up
The use of biochar amendments on soil could address the issues of soil fertility, water holding capacity, and climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration
«He was always focused on what he wanted to do. It was not a matter of seasons, not a matter of the last trend, he was Alaïa and Alaïa was the mood board»
The Indian designer on creating a collection based on human imagery from the perception of his 14 inch family pug, looking up at the world around him
As consumer demand for transparency and traceability increases, fashion brands explore in-house resale initiatives considering new technologies such as NFD and blockchain
In the EU the pulping process is CO2 neutral: high-quality cellulose fibers are isolated from the remaining lignin, which is utilized as an energy source feeding the process
Weaving vanishing landscapes with the rigor of a scientist and the lyricism of a poet, Alexandra Kehayoglou is known for her 1.44 kilometer long green carpet on the Dries Van Noten runway
«As architects, we have to sensibly think about how we design buildings, we have to design them to bring people together, and not separate them» Venelin Kokalov speaks for Revery Architecture
«Discussions surrounding climate change just aren’t engaging» – Veronica e Angelis speaks on the separation of awareness and feeling when it comes to conscious engagement
In other parts of the world the blame on the West for colonialism is diluted in current affairs: in India, every daily contradiction condemns Europe to its historical shame
Whenever a high-value work is encased in a refined glass structure at a museum — freestanding, wall-standing, wall-mounted, or recessed — it is likely that Goppion is behind it
In Italy there are companies and cooperatives that can inform the fashion system on the value of use, instead of possession, of garments and textiles
Hemp can grow nearly anywhere globally, in different soil types, even in short growing seasons or in dry regions, without pesticides
Australia’s Working Holiday visa scheme attracts thousands of young people from around the world, offering employment – in return, you need to become a farm worker for three months
Fashion is not a race: slow the pace, reduce waste: The partnership might inspire more Buy-back programs through resale platforms
Architects duo takes references from a Daft Punk’s album. «That futurist sound which is how we work. We are searching for the aesthetic of Milan
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
By its nature, the sea is a hard place to collect data. Using surveillance data with an inverted logic and data technology, Forensic Architecture denounces the human rights violations in the Mediterranean
Driving change in the internet age requires enormous amounts of data. Securing it becomes the next big question: the future of industries depends on being trustable
Each item is grown in situ, harvested in situ, and finished in situ without the damage and waste of a mass furniture production – Gavin Munro, founder of Full-Grown
Purchasing carbon credits can be part of a corporate climate strategy when a company isn’t able to neutralize its emissions due to technological limitations or prohibitive costs
«Roughly 2.8 tons of water go into one t-shirt». The full life cycle for 1 kg of polyester is estimated to be responsible for the release of more than 30kg of carbon dioxide, and 20 kg associated with cotton
Bergé was a businessman, great collector, patron and cultural agitprop interested in Le Monde and Tetu, a gay rights activist and a leading name in the battle against AIDS
«Our goal is to create products made of compostable bioplastics» – exploring sustainable fabrics and yarns to make a change. In conversation with Creative Director Alberto Pezzato
«It’s a multi-step, proprietary process that gives us the colors we need and then, in the end, we get this biomass that can be used for fertilizer and biofuels» – Nicole Stjernswärd, designer
Francesca Kaufmann and Stefano Rabolli Pansera on how contemporary art galleries are dealing with the advent of digital technology between challenges and new opportunities
«The pre-order pricing model is something that existed before. Combining it with digitization, new models can be found». In conversation with the founders of ATACAC and Artknit
An interview with Jihane Guenoun, forestry project manager, on Reforest’action’s movement for greener contributions to the planet. «A land is worth more without the trees than with trees»
The growing problem of factories around the world bypassing auditing or not following ethical production standards: Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel is at the forefront of digital passports
«This is not just the first 3D-printed house, it is the first project of a house that can adapt to different climates» says the architect Mario Cucinella, talking about his collaboration with Wasp 3D printing
What if we could reduce plastic pollution by turning to natural materials that earth grows? Mushrooms could lead the way in reducing plastic waste
A fiber regenerated from discarded textiles and can be processed in converted viscose mills: Kirsi Terho of Infinited Fiber Company explains how this circular alternative to cotton is made.
Hemp is going to bring restorative effects for the planet with transformative fiber processing technology for use as nonwovens lowering net carbon emission and deforestation
«Paris is a mineral city. One of the capital cities with the least number of green spaces», says Philippe Chiambaretta, PCA-Stream’s architect and founder
It can be challenging to find a way to demonstrate that a viscose is eco-responsible, recycled, natural or bio: not with blockchain. Florian Heubrandner speaks for Lenzing
«In the end, I decided to visit Niavaran Palace, almost as if this were an implicit tribute to my mother» – the Italian writer and architect Gianni Biondillo on history and legacy considerations
The decline of the ideological factions and installation of a metamodern consumer hedonism has even managed to take hold in the Persia of legends
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
An act of hope: filmmakers discuss Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and reveal how determining human impact isn’t always about statistics
«Lacquer is my element, it is deep and all-consuming. I’ve bought thirty-two screens and have given many away, but I still have enough» – Mademoiselle Chanel and the taste to please European collectors
Gods are never afraid to die, because they know that their life is less relevant than what they have done and said, of what they have been
The recycled and degradable fabrics and natural dyes will change the impact of the fashion industry on the environment: the Iluna Group case study
Cross Laminated Timber is a possibility for a more sustainable future, but to make it more widespread we need to increase production facilities and teach architects how to build with wood
Picking from a palette of discarded material that is no longer in use, Fairweather and McMillan convert trash from industrial waste streams into handcrafted panels of decoration
Stop using petroleum-based plastics for textiles: it won’t fix the issue of plastic pollution as these recycled textiles release microplastics every time you put them into the washing machine.
«Prefabrication is not a limit; it is a discipline». In conversation with Valentina Moretti of Italian based Studio More and Zoë and Jonathon Little of UK based Koto design studio
«A business needs to be profitable: thinking for the longer term appears today as the strongest approach to the market» – Pei Yun Teng, Global Director of Social Impact at Kearney
A strategy for greener cities is to build greener architectures through the integration of trees, shrubs, and plants in the design of our houses
Felipe Villela and Marco de Boer, founders of the regenerative agroforestry company ReNature, advocate for a method of cultivation that puts both farmers and their land first
«When you see your work has a social impact, people continue to work and to survive». Ronan Bouroullec on how centering the artisan can lead to a sustainable industry
It takes an engineer to make things in big quantities and a craftsman to produce a wooden spoon. The British designer discusses the challenges on crafting newness
Although there’s now global awareness of sustainability and the aesthetics of recycling are accepted, the use of scraps has not yet developed into an industry
Professor Dickinson Despommier argues urban agriculture might be the way to go in order to manage feeding the cities of the future: Plenty Inc., a Californian start up ready with 541 million dollars
Danish brand looks to unpick fashion’s processes and start from scratch with a green supply chain that is transparent about its practices
«If you recreate the conditions for mangrove growth like this, then the mangroves will come back in on their own». In conversation with Dominic Wodehouse, executive director of the Mangrove Action Project
Filled with 2000 liters of air each, tied to the seabed via ropes and weight screws, six biospheres contain 90 seedbeds and float between 15 and 36 feet below the seas’s surface.
«We invented it ourselves; machinery capable of creating the shapes used in this design did not exist». In conversation with Elia Bonacina
The medicinal properties of cannabis sativa – ‘hemp’ – have been overshadowed with marijuana. The possibilities of growing it are yet to be uncovered, due to legislation issues
Mandy Barker and Aurora Robson – the creative’s role in tackling climate change: artists must reach out to the wider society and what looks beautiful leads to what is horrific
«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
«The value of jewelry doesn’t lie in the preciousness of the material but in the transparency of the supply chain». Rethinking jewelry codes one jewel at a time: how the process of jewelry making has evolved
Every time you pick up a diamond you are picking up an entire chain of events travelled across all corners of the world that have led to that small piece of jewelry: Matteo Borsalino displays some art
Knowing the supply chain from yarn to fabric is possible through a software that provides end-to-end product transparency. In conversation with Alexandre Sundberg, CEO and co-founder of True Tribe
Mrs. Billie Achilleos, a visionary: «I see things in things. A different form of the puppet show. Like the puppeteer can bring a puppet to life, I can create a character without having to move it»
Craftmanship, handwork, and technical abilityvs culture, consistency and vision. Might this be the difference between a designer and a creative director?
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
Ars Lenci’s Signorine dolls epitomize the style of Northern Italy Crafting combining clay from the region of Piedmont together with materials from Holland
A series of cultural shocks and good fortune Japonisme seized the Western world but it’s not always a fad picked up from a one-time travel
The future of streetwear is about regenerating a sense of community: urban culture vibe forced a change in paradigms and brands prove themselves valiant going against the flow
The Teltower turnip: many traditional crops are disappearing, as they are considered unprofitable. Discovering them can keep local traditions alive and preserve biodiversity
«The chameleon changes colour to conform to the background as a form of self-protection. Humans are not animals because they cannot protect themselves»
The global demand for rubber is destined to increase, and without the latex from the rubber tree, production would stop. Science is betting on Russian dandelions
Today the Irish company is experimenting with new forms of beetling in hopes of expanding commercially. In conversation with Creative Director Duncan Neil
«You have a picture in your mind and in your eyes, but it might take four or five years to complete». Father and son and the search for stones for Florentine inlays
Highlighting the steps involved in production from farm to tannery, cow to slaughterhouse. Swedish designer Josefin Liljeqvist wants to introduce her supply chain to customers
Karl Kraus thus baptizes the melting pot of art, thought and innovation in Vienna between the end of the nineteenth century and the first two decades of the twentieth century
«My house is my refuge, an emotional piece of architecture», Luis liked to repeat – A sovereign architect, Barragán, whose reserve and closed walls, were praised by the Milanese Ponti.
‘Suelo Orfebre’. An analysis of the local identity through material choice, working with craftsmen and connecting with communities in the mining community of Marmato by Simón Ballen Botero
The down jackets’ company launches its five years sustainability plan – a commitment to climate action, circular economy, equitable sourcing, restitution to local communities, and strengthening diversity
Microplastic role and impact on human life. Drinking water, air, and DNA – where else will scientists find the microplastics, and what does it mean for us and the upcoming generations?
Haute Couture designer – Rahul Mishra, and the founder of Nest – Rebecca Van Bergen on providing artisans with a favorable working environment. Implementing in home work practices
C16 Biosciences is using fermentation to produce a palm oil alternative that avoids pollution, deforestation and habitat destruction. Talk with Shara Ticku, the co-founder
An impossible conversation between two main players of 20th-century architecture, Gio Ponti and Alvar Aalto, about their last projects, contrasting ideologies and designs
Between Cyprus and London, the Mediterranean was the cradle of civilization – so now is it a borderline space? Beyond politics, in architecture: the aesthetics of Michael Anastassiades
Discussing soil health, traditional farming, human welfare, and ROC certification principles with Elizabeth Whitlow, the Executive Director of Regenerative Organic Alliance
For François and Claude Lalanne, a hippopotamus becomes a bathtub. Whether at an exhibition or an auction, this is how collectors’ obsessions start
A product as a tool to enact change – Mujolab is not solely about creating a plastic alternative, but about opening a dialogue that spurs people to question and reflect
Japan, 1600. General Tokugawa Leyasu triumphed in the battle of Sekigahara, and rid himself of the opposition by cutting off some forty thousand heads. In 1603, he was elected shōgun and moved the capital to Edo, today’s Tokyo
In Europe, the construction sector accounts for one-third of all EU waste, one-third of all water consumed, makes up for the largest share of the total EU final energy consumption
An apparel start-up, straddled between two continents, merges together robotics and denim manufacturing to create a circular economy with a ‘wear more, keep longer, and buy less’ principle
Vega tuna and fish imitation. The Swedish-based start-up has come up with an idea to make a plant-based fish to tackle the issue of overfishing – Hooked Foods introduction
A history of culture through storefront windows and sustainable publishing:. «It is an issue that fosters discussion, and that involves a growing global universe», quoting the latest book on Luisa Via Roma
«Foresso is less about trying to emulate stone and more about using the terrazzo style to make good use of the wood», Conor Taylor reveals the motivation behind the circular company
«There are more bacteria in your armpits than there are humans on this planet». How genes, environments, and clothing effectuate a human’s body odors
Taking advantage of raw materials from the forest to produce dissolving pulp will later close the textile industry loop. The story of Södra and the OnceMore initiative
Melting plastic in the toast oven has gradually upgraded to the large capacity pizza oven – a story of the Rotterdam-based building company talking with Joost Dingemans
Renewcell’s Circulose aims to optimize reactivity, viscosity, and brightness for efficient use within the textile industry’s value chain. In conversation with Harald Cavalli-Bjorkman
The Hydraloop, an awarding winning, in-home water recycling system featured in the new Netflix documentary Brave Blue World, is reshaping and reducing domestic water consumption
Wetsuits traditionally made from petroleum-based material – UK located brand Finisterre invented an eco-friendly version made from Yulex: revealing its business model
«Waste – failure of the design», says Nina Van Volkinburg while discussing the profile of the RETURE, a digital platform that upcycles the underused garments of global fashion designers
«Creating new technologies to overcome the obvious environmental degradation in conventional viscose production», suggests Peter Bartsch, the sustainability director at Lenzing
Goodee – in conversation with the founding duo Byron and Dexter Peart. «How could those products expand to be better for the people and the progress?» – A digital B-Corp Certified marketplace
Davide Bollati, the founder of The Davines Group «traceable ingredients supporting biodiversity and regenerative agriculture; plastic-free approach to packaging; meticulous scientific approach to clean»
In conversation with Holly McQuillan, who discusses the misconception in the zero waste term and suggests new machinery and business models as alternatives in promoting the system
The Italian primacy in the processing of fabrics is also a matter of water – fresh, poor in minerals and calcium. Yarns and human paths in eastern Piedmont, the textile district
«Cows, buffaloes, and other animals used for leather in India are often crammed onto vehicles so tightly that their bones break», introducing the issue of ethical production in local communities in India
In conversation with Marina Iremonger, the Head of Trade team at DIT, and Oliver Wayman, the co-founder of Bottletop: «The engagement is the driver. How can we translate this message into a touchpoint?»
New York artist Caroline Zimbalist centers her work around sustainable, biodegradable lighting options, thriving to infuse an excess-consumption-society with thoughtfulness
Billions of q-tips and other single-use items are thrown away each year. Danish company LastObject wants to eliminate them, one product design at a time, while tackling plastic waste
From the Rotterdam harbor straight to the Fruitleather workspace. A story of Hugo and Koen repurposing rotten mangoes in the European biggest trade-hubs, Netherlands
Sonia Hylling: The main focus for a sustainable future is creating Net Positive impacts through disruptive innovations in design and system thinking for brands to become regenerative
Putting the countryside back on the agenda through Guggenheims latest exhibition. In conversation with Samir Bantal, AMO’s creative Director
Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat: the grading system that delineates the quality and price of a given stone. Today, consumers are looking for something more trustworthy
Mantero Seta: tracing the environmental footprint on virgin silk production to ensure that the environmentally harmful steps of virgin silk production are avoided
Earthsight – UK based organization investigates the story behind the deforestation of Paraguay’s Gran Chaco and its illegal leather dealings with European car brands
Water Trees collect dew overnight through a thirty-degree funnel disc. «We can learn from nature and incorporate it into the design». In conversation with Architect Andrea Debilio
Enhancement of seed diversity and contribution to crop biodiversity conservation realized by an initiative that strives to preserve genetic resources through establishing seed banks
Lecturer Oonagh O’Hagan and researcher Cassandra Quinn from UAL are working on bringing bio design and edible garments into the industry
Dutch eco-awareness artist Thijs Biersteker’s recent work illustrates the complexity of plant communication. Finnish futurologist and author Risto Linturi explores the promises and pitfalls of virtual reality
The debate surrounding the availability of land for agriculture; farmers have not been educated on how to build circularity and sustainability into their practices. Salty & Co, a case study
«When planning an area, you have to consider the diversity of people’s needs». In conversation with Inside Outside founder and designer, Petra Blaisse
Architects and engineers focus on designing efficient buildings in terms of energy consumption. But the influence of greenery on domestic comfort must also be considered
Green corridors to host animals and protected cavities in places where migratory birds can nest. The complications of urban ecosystems – from the foxes of Rome, the crows of Tokyo and the lizards of Mexico City
Parks in New York City promote public health and well-being. Do they also promote gentrification and inequality? A dialogue with New York City Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver and architect Stefano Boeri
Elizabeth Diller, architect: in the Anthropocene age, the density of a city is a good change and not a disadvantage. Living together provides us with the opportunity for a better future
A Matter of Perspectives and Movements – what is the forest, who are we, and who are the Others? Giorgio Vacchiano, Emanuele Coccia and Stefano Boeri tackle nature
Artistic Director of Hermès, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, and Architect Stefano Boeri discuss the responsibility of larger corporations to lead in the transition towards a mandatory sustainable consideration for the future
On a Sunday morning in April, in the midst of lockdown, a three-way call was scheduled between London, Rome and Milan. Dialing in: Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Stefano Boeri and Cornelia Lauf
«Our unhealthy relationship with the natural environment is linked to the unhealthy relationship we have with each other» In conversation with Carolyn Finney, author of ‘Black Faces, White Spaces’
We started working on this issue of Lampoon over a year ago. Sustainable crafting and manufacturing had been on our radar for years. The word sustainability was already quite widespread — perhaps a utopia. In collaboration with architect Mr. Stefano Boeri
Prada’s Re-Nylon is fabricated using industrial waste retrieved from oceans, watercourses and landfill sites. The resulting fabric can be regenerated ad infinitum
From the culprits of a carbon saturated crisis to advocates of an infinite net-zero. In conversation with Deputy mayor of Tirana Anuela Ristani, Deputy Mayor of London Shirley Rodrigues and Forestami’s Scientific Director, Maria Chiara Pastore
Claudia Andujar’s photography grants the indigenous tribe Yanomami the support to fight for their rights and existence. «I’m connected to the indigenous, to the land, to the struggle. I have always searched for the meaning of life in this core»
Rolex stands as an eternal status symbol supporting human activities. It has been fostering not only brand identity, but brand authority as well
The world is home to nearly 400,000 known plant species, but less than ten percent have been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Stefano Canali recalls the history of the family, the factory of his childhood, and the priority he was taught to always give to the human handmade
The myth of the Towers of Babylon, the Isola Bella, the Parisian apartment designed by Le Corbusier, and the Bosco Verticale. The roof garden is connected to the unconsciousness of architecture.
«There is a gap between industry knowledge and the consumer knowing where the products come from and how they are made». In conversation with the Founder and Creative Director of NKDWare, Kirsi Enkovaara
Sarah Kauffman. The American designer works with military parachutes and upcycled fabric scarps: «Parachutes have a story themselves which does not need to be manipulated»
A heart crafted out of discarded cedar marks a commitment that began more than one century ago. Ermenegildo Zenga is safeguarding a forest
«We as a fashion industry need to begin to accept digital as having its own culture, its own savoir-faire and its own appreciation of artisan and digital». In conversation with Matthew Drinkwater, head of The Innovation Agency in London.
Fashion is responsible for 10 percent of greenhouse gas globally. Gucci’s call to action facilitates a conversation – ‘What should the next steps for the industry be’?
The Great Australian Bight is home to 277 marine life species that are completely new to science. It also happens to hold the equivalent of 1.9 billion barrels of oil. In conversation with Alexandra Malanicheva
Biochemistry into fashion – twenty years of scientific work fostered a mushroom-based, alternative to fashion industry’s leather-problem. An exposition by CEO and founder Sophia Wang
AMF Necessories’ sustainable core strategy. «We create luxury items as a vehicle for giving people a better job, making the air cleaner, and contributing to a better future»
«From the taiga in Siberia over the primary forests of Romania to the primeval forest in Peru: around the world, billions of dollars are made from illegal logging»
the Japanese ceramist explains how studying traditional pottery allowed him to move the craft forwards with his extrovert style, and discusses his recent collaboration with Loewe
The artist talks about the process and the conservation of materials through a specific technique
«I want you to act as you would in a crisis. I want you to act as if our house is on fire. Because it is».
Who holds responsibility; the consumer, farmer or corporation?
In conversation with the Japanese artist on his boundary defying creations where the position of the viewer in relation to nature is ever abundant – the installations that have been seen across the globe
Every piece of the new Levi’s’ collection is made of 28/30% hemp and finished with the brand’s signature Water<Less technique, able to save up to 96% of water involved in the usual process
Guided by Pierre Cardin’s idea of space, Yovanovitch’s ardent perfectionism and attention to detail bely the interior’s surface wit and whimsicality. «The dress is a vase which the body follows»
Dominican Republic: Edgar Alejandro Garrido and Stephanie Bazzarae Rodrigues run a garment business using the discarded textiles of a country overwhelmed with rubbish.
Acknowledging relations between the furniture sector and environmental standpoints, Tacchini Italia has been merging design with sustainability since its founding in 1967
Tabouret primes her canvases with a layer of fluorescent acrylic paint. Painting is mostly about caring, and therefore, a radical — even political — act
A collaboration that resonates with how the Eastern bloc used to work under communism. In conversation with Central Saint Martins Womenswear Design graduate Alexandra Sipa
Using algorithms combined with satellite imaging, Pachama monitors a project, figuring out the amount of carbon concentration in the project area in comparison to the region
In conversation with Ruggero Pietromarchi and Leone Manfredini, the Curator and Sustainability Director behind Terraforma, on the festival’s approach to sustainability post-pandemic
The Swedish brand has been exploring scientific and technological innovation to create fabrics from cellulose, viscose, among others, all in an effort to minimize their environmental footprint
In conversation with Amy Christiansen, founder of the conscious luxury fragrance house Sana Jardin, on her dream of illustrating a ‘commerce for good’ business model in the luxury sector
The future of knitwear and knit products does not sit in the heritage field. In conversation with knitwear designer Rebecca Marsden on the crafting of wool items with machine knitting
In the next ten years, the fashion industry will be under close scrutiny to maintain a commitment that has to fix a defined goal. The fashion and luxury industries cannot keep giving more excuses. In conversation with Simone Pedrazzini, director at Quantis Italy
A tale of the present and past of San Leucio in Naples — the center of fabric manufacturing and a past dream of an ideal city. Annamaria Alois takes on its legacy while maintaining its heritage
Food waste contributes to approximately 6% of total global emissions. Mi Terro makes use of spoiled milk and turns it into new textiles. In conversation with the CEO Robert Luo
«There is a subjective selection, whether that’s based on personality or design choices that I respond to». In conversation with Les Ateliers Courbet founder Melanie Courbet
If tree planting is not supported by protection and care, forests can do more harm than good. In conversation with Daimen Hardie, executive director at Community Forests International
The floral industry is worth an estimated 64.5 billion euros. The philosophy in which Ikebana operates draws a difference to the polluting practices of the cut flower trade
Marcin Rusak, artist and multidisciplinary designer, cultivates and observes objects, allowing them to decay rather than replacing them.
Forests fall prey to natural disasters, but can they be maintained and restored so they’re at lower risk? In conversation with arborist Michael Petryk
CSRHub’s mission is to foster access to sustainability and corporate social responsibility information. A conversation with CEO Cynthia Figge
Giorgio Armani’s commitment to provide water to the world is entering its second decade. The Acqua for Life partnership with WaterAid provides access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation.
«I changed to menswear design because in womenswear, the freedom is over the top». Talking with Fumika Oshima, founder of Proposition Gallery
It takes at least a year — a year and a half, maybe — to learn how to weave and just as long to learn how to curve. In conversation with Elia Bonacina of Bonacina 1889
When he was nine, Felix Finkbeiner held a class presentation on the climate crisis. It was then and there that the Plant-for-the-Planet foundation was born
In its eight years of existence, the studio Dzek has put just two products on the market, a testament to the belief of its founder, Brent Dzekciorius, that there is merit in taking things slowly
Sustainability is no buzz-word here — each item in Vitelli’s new collection is made with upcycled wool from within a thirty-mile radius from their studio
The UK produces 68,000 tonnes of tyre-wear fragments every year, and up to 19,000 tonnes of this ends up in waterways, rivers and seas – yet four master’s students saw a gap
«Biochar is the ethical form of charcoal — ethical because you’re not cutting down the forest». In conversation with Brando Crespi, the co-founder of Pro-Natura International.
Jermaine Gallacher – the ambiguous design dealer – discusses the mindset of never having something that you don’t want or need, which you’ll eventually consider to be waste
In conversation with French-based footwear brand VEJA founders, Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion
It could be chronicle or literature – prototype stands for positive, resilient, operative people – as we are. Prototype is about challenging ourselves with experimental assets, it’s about turning the other cheek – we have cried enough – and face a brave new world.
The French textile designer and president of Malhia Kent discusses the art of her craft. «The technique is just a tool. I do something you’re not supposed to do with fabrics»
“….the Illuminating Gas” at Hangar Bicocca, Milan was the largest-ever solo exhibition of Cerith Wyn Evans. The artist speaks to the Rome-based Cornelia Lauf
The attitude of a contemporary day — beyond equal rights, beyond pride, and beyond shame: we are fluid. The word defines an identity that is undefined. Not gay or straight nor male or female. Water flows between our fingers in the light of the day.
Governments encourage airlines to go ‘net zero’ where all steps of aviation, from buildings and staff vehicles, to emissions during flight are expected to be fully carbon neutral
Love and nostalgia may looks sweet, but they cut with ice and sharp blades. In conversation with David Nicholls on how he built a universal love story in his Sweet Sorrow
Economically developed countries often ignore the environment around them. A conversation with designer Tamara Orjola – investigating the use of pine needles
It’s worth investing in water. Solutions to the water crisis exist—desalination plants, solar panels, and thermodynamic computers—they just need to be implemented on a global scale
From the Amazon rainforest set ablaze to the city of Venice being engulfed in water – major climate change events tell us that a green action is necessary
Understanding forest health has become an increasing priority for the European Union with accelerating diseases affecting valued trees across the world and city temperatures rising
“An artisan makes a mistake with their first samples, tending to replicate something they’ve done already. We don’t copy the past. We reinterpret it every time”
As her fashion show came to a close this September, Miuccia Prada spoke with journalists: she said she had wondered whether launching a new collection was the right thing to do at a time when people already own too much and should be learning to make do with less — for the good of the planet.
Time is an issue that cannot be surmounted. Rocks have to be broken; it takes time. A castle has to be built; it takes eight years. For as much as we talk about craft — making and re-making, constructing and fine-tuning the details — time is still an element, just like wood, lime, iron, and stone.
