Given these power dynamics, the protests resulted in two key concessions: First, the EU put its trade talks with Mercosur nations Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on hold. Second, it carved out a rule that would have forced farmers to leave part of their land untouched, resting the soil and hopefully allowing biodiversity to flourish. … Read more
European farmers are far from alone in feeling bitterly angry about the threat from low-cost, unfair competition and pricing which risks destroying their livelihoods. Europe’s packaging recycling industry faces a similar existential challenge. We are not burning tires or dumping piles of steaming manure at the seat of our legislatures but we share the farming … Read more
Kia Motors, South Korea’s second largest automobile manufacturer, listed below its parent company, Hyundai Motors, has put drastic efforts into becoming a brand that puts sustainability at the forefront of its products. According to Kia Motors, its new and innovative EV9 model will pave the way for the production of sustainable vehicles. Alluding to its … Read more
MILAN — Organizers of Italy’s leather trade show Lineapelle expressed caution for the rest of the year as inflation, the conflict in the Red Sea and European Union regulations continue put pressure on small companies’ ability to compete on a global level. “This year opened with several shadows on the horizon, which will inevitably lead … Read more
For starters, consider which survey respondents were most enthusiastic about plant-based meat. Vegetarians? No. Those reducing their meat consumption? No. In all six markets featured in the study – Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines – the consumers who expressed the most enthusiasm for plant-based meat were the people who eat conventional meat … Read more
The Current24:29Will lab-grown meat ever reach our plates? What’s cultivated, meat-like, and could help lower greenhouse gas emissions? Lab-grown meat â and it could be the future of protein. Sometimes known as cultured meat, lab-grown meat is unlike plant-based alternatives from companies such as Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods. Instead, it’s made by taking a few stem … Read more
Maria McManus’ fall collection was crafted in the vein of Irish architect Eileen Gray. The designer said Gray, one of the founders of modern minimalism, had an “incredible take on considered design” — a similarity the duo certainly share. “I’m not sure that today people consider design so much. I think we’re being sold this … Read more
Bowls of distinctly pink-hued rice are poised to grace sustainable food menus as researchers unveil rice grains infused with beef and cow fat cells. This experimental food creation involves coating traditional rice grains in fish gelatin and seeding them with skeletal muscle and fat stem cells, which are then cultivated in the laboratory. Traditional beef … Read more
Customizing, repurposing, tailoring and mending to give clothing another life are at the heart of Atelier Jolie, Angelina Jolie‘s sustainable fashion business. This week, her New York store welcomes its first artist-in-residence, Simon Ungless, a printmaker who came up in the ’90s London fashion scene, collaborated with the late Alexander McQueen, and with Sarah Burton … Read more
LONDON — Central Saint Martins’ MA Fashion graduate show saw students subverting symbols of luxury, challenging what the fashion industry deems as luxurious—and what it doesn’t. “The course is designed [for students] to go through a journey of learning, reflection, and on a discovery of what their values are and how they can apply them … Read more
