For Indigenous Artists, Fur Is a Way of Life
As a result, Itta often relies on finding pelts herself or through her network of hunters in the area, sometimes happening upon them organically. “During COVID, there was a big …
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Opinion | Action on plastic pollution shows us that another world is possible
This week holds great significance for plastic reduction efforts, both in Hong Kong and around the world. The initial phase of Hong Kong’s plastics ban came into effect on Earth …
Vintage Has a Size-Inclusivity Problem. Thick Thrift Is Looking to Change That
I can still remember the first vintage purchase I ever made. It was a drop-waist, neon pink, polka-dot, 50s-era day dress, and I paid $35 worth of my babysitting money …
The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products (2024): For Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Laundry
Deep-cleaning my house tends to leave me with a lot of plastic bags, paper, and plastic containers to throw away. It got me wondering how I could make my cleaning …
‘Lucky’ Uber Side Hustle Leads to $100k and Biotech Business
Today, Joshua Britton is the founder and CEO of Debut, a biotechnology company delivering “high-performing” cosmetic bioactive ingredients “at unprecedented speed.” But before the startup began to innovate in the …
Earth Day: Paul Chan says Hong Kong has the expertise, liquidity to support region’s transition finance needs
Hong Kong can do more to help finance the transition of high-emitting sectors and heavy-polluting industries to more sustainable business activities as a hub for the region, Financial Secretary Paul …
GaeaStar’s 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?
It’s sort of like seeing a fingerprint in a handmade ceramic mug. Toolmarks tell the story of its manufacture, and while the tools utilized here are new, the process is …
Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Courtesy of De Dakdokters Below that stretches a filter layer, which keeps the soil from getting into the next layer, a lightweight crate system that stores the water. And finally, …
Earth Day 2024: 60 Minutes revisits climate change reporting archive
To mark Earth Day, 60 Minutes looked back at some of the climate change stories we have reported over the years. Last year, 60 Minutes reported that scientists were sounding …
20 Best Earth Day Deals (2024): Ebikes, Chargers, and Bags Made of Recycled Plastic
Earth Day arrives on Monday, April 22, but you can already take part. We at WIRED value sustainability all year long, and right now you’ll find plenty of sales on …