Plastic: The threats of oceans and coasline Take a look around you- most of what we eat, drink, or use in any way comes packaged in petroleum plastic– a material designed to last forever, yet used for products that we then throw away. Each year, humanity pours six million tons of plastic into the sea. The oceanographer … Read more
Hennes & Mauritz are plotting a new luxury line Swedish giant Hennes and Mauritz, the owner of H&M, COS, Monki and Cheap is branching into a luxury line. The Swedish retailer confirmed that a new luxury store chain will be launched in 2013 to broaden its offering. “We are making these long-term investments in order … Read more
The luxury sector, particularly fashion, has a high environmental footprint and is responsible for a significant amount of waste. It is estimated for example that, in the UK alone, more than 1 million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year, mainly from household sources – and over half of this waste is recyclable. There … Read more