The Water Future of Cities Will Become More Dire
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and four universities recently completed a study that sounds an ominous note for the future of many cities’ water supplies.
National Parks Struggle Due to Sequestration
The five percent sequestration cuts are hurting our national parks, with a negative impact on jobs, maintenance and opening hours.
After the Bangladesh Tragedy: Six Ethical, Eco and Fair Clothing Manufacturers
In the wake of the Bangladesh tragedy, here are a few suggestions of more eco, fair, ethical, and local companies from which to purchase clothing.
Marks & Spencer’s Shwopping, One Year Later: Progress and Potential
A year has passed since Marks & Spencer launched its Shwopping campaign in many of its UK stores. Leon Kaye chats with Adam Elman about its progress.
Balancing Resilience and Growth Within the Supply Chain
A Deloitte study gives an overview of the challenges companies face within their supply chains and how they can partner with their suppliers to solve them.
Supporting Science Education One Key to a Prosperous South Africa
The Cape Town Science Centre aims to spark interest among local youth who can help build South Africa’s, and the continent’s, capacity in the sciences.
Kosovo: My Son Tonibler
For ten years Alban Muja of Kosovo has been doing research into the names of towns, places and people; at the moment he has an exhibition in the centre of Tirana in a small gallery called “the fly”
Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems For Your Home
An increasing number of homeowners are finding practical value in setting up kinetic energy recovery systems at home.
Sustainability at adidas: Water, Engagement via SMS, Volunteerism
Yesterday the adidas Group released its 2012 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the company’s work on environmental, supply chain and community work.
In Joanna Lumley’s Words: How M&S’ Shwopping Makes a Difference in Senegal
Take six minutes to watch Joanna Lumley show how Marks & Spencer’s Shwopping, the retailer’s textile recycling program, has made a difference in Senegal.
Bicycling in Cape Town A Fantastic Escape Route to Beaches and Adventure
Bicycling in Cape Town is a great way to see the city's beaches, as well as its architecture and waterfront--and hills if you’re ambitious.
UK Grocer Waitrose to Halve Packaging Waste by 2016
The UK supermarket chain Waitrose has promised to reduce its packaging to half of its 2005 levels by 2016.