Farming and environment groups have issued a stark warning to the Government, urging them to double the amount of land used to grow fruit and vegetables. The Soil Association, Sustain and The Wildlife Trusts have written an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, saying the UK must stop relying on imports and scale … Read more
Initially, I wanted to dye my wedding dress black, but soon realized that wouldn’t be possible because of the silk material. “[Black] usually involves additives that can be quite harsh on protein fibers [such as silk], which are a lot more sensitive,” McPherson, who has also just launched her own brand, Datha, explains. Eventually, we … Read more
The Global Fashion Summit, launched back in 2009 to put sustainability on the map, celebrated its 15th anniversary this week. But what has actually changed in the fashion industry since it first began? “Honestly, I am disappointed that we’re not further [along],” Eva Kruse, founder of the summit, told British Vogue. “When we first started, … Read more
These are risks that Reffstrup is willing to take in his desire for Ganni to push the envelope. Case in point: the brand’s commitment to eliminate virgin leather from its designs – a goal it successfully achieved at the end of last year – after discovering that it was responsible for a third of its … Read more
New Delhi: A new political party is centring its election pitch around environment protection, climate-smart conservation, and sustainable development amid the heated political campaigning ahead of the last leg of the Lok Sabha election. Fighting on three seats across the country, the India Greens Party is marketing itself as the only “green political party” in the … Read more
Mahindra Group has announced a massive investment plan of Rs 37,000 crore over the next three years, with a significant portion dedicated to the auto sector. Anish Shah, the Managing Director and CEO, revealed that the company aims to introduce 23 new vehicles by 2030. This ambitious plan includes the launch of nine internal combustion … Read more
Automobile manufacturer Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd on Friday said it has received Platinum category recognition for its efforts on water conservation from internationally accredited body DQS. Germany-headquartered DQS is an internationally accredited ISO certification agency specialising in audits, assessments and training across the globe. The firm conducted a rigorous audit at RNAIPL factory … Read more
In its commitment to water conservation and sustainability, South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor India has been working on an impressive ‘Dry Wash’ service for its customers across its service network and workshops in India. Over the last five years, the company has saved over 650 million litres of water through this initiative.Hyundai water saving: How … Read more
PANAMA CITY – As a colossal Chinese container ship maneuvered into the narrow Miraflores locks on the Panama Canal, some 27 million gallons of water rose around it, propelling the vessel along this vital maritime shortcut between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. But the critical water cushion that lifts and lowers ships through a series … Read more
India’s decision to temporarily lower import duty on electric vehicles priced upwards of $35,000 to 15% for carmakers investing at least $500 million on domestic manufacturing “might help accelerate localisation of premium electric cars” and drive demand, a top Audi executive said. The policy “shows that the government seems to be very committed to sustainability, … Read more