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Decathlon invests in textile recycling start-up Recyc'Elit
Committed to reducing the harmful impact of its activities, sports goods retailer Decathlon has announced an investment - the amount of which has not been disclosed - in start-up Recyc'Elit, via its Decathlon Alliances structure. Founded in 2019 in the Lyon region in France and run by brothers and science doctors Karim and Raouf Medimagh, the company has developed a process to recycle complex polyester-based materials by separating the fibres. Its next step is to industrialise this innovation.
Kering collaborates with the National University of Singapore to launch three-year research study
Kering, with the National University of Singapore Business School’s Center of Governance and Sustainability (CGS), will embark on a three-year collaboration to conduct research on the impact of climate and nature related transition strategies adopted by corporations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Mexican ceramic artist Andrés Anza wins Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2024
As the winner of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2024 was announced at Paris’ Palais de Tokyo on May 14, Mexican ceramic artist Andrés Anza received the prestigious award for his piece "I Only Know What I Have Seen" (2023). The prize, known for highlighting exceptional craftsmanship and creativity, saw 3,900 submissions this year, with 30 finalists from 16 countries.
Anza’s totemic ceramic work was praised by the jury, which included prominent figures from design, architecture, and journalism, for its blend of figurative and abstract elements, alongside its architectural precision. Actress Aubrey Plaza presented the award, which includes a €50,000 prize.
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Insights into China's luxury market growth in 2024
The global luxury market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023 despite challenging economic conditions, achieving a robust 8% to 10% growth over the previous year, reaching a historic €1.5 trillion. This growth, revealed in the annual Luxury Study by Bain & Company and Fondazione Altagamma, signifies a record for the industry and highlights its unparalleled ability to navigate uncertainties.
Earth is home to more than 16,000 species of plants, animals, fungi, and algae that are currently listed as endangered on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species. Each year on the third Friday of May, Endangered Species Day is observed to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges faced by endangered species and to celebrate the success stories resulting from conservation efforts.
Master Kong x Cainiao Logistics - Dragon Revival Plastic Recycling Campaign
Chinese beverage titan Master Kong has teamed up with Cainiao Logistics to combat climate change in Shanghai's Fudi Vitality City. The collaborative effort will educate locals about energy recovery and carbon emission mitigation via citywide events. The aim is to create awareness about optimizing resource consumption while minimizing ecological impact.
Huawei Flagship Store opened at Qiantan Taituli
Huawei has recently inaugurated its largest and most artistic flagship store in Shanghai’s Qiantan Taituli, spanning over 1800 square meters. This store is unique for its architectural design inspired by seed growth, featuring a striking 16-meter leaf-like facade made from Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), a material also used in the Louvre Abu Dhabi. This design incorporates organic elements such as leaves and panels and is highlighted by 13 costly glass curtain walls, which enhance the store’s energy efficiency and natural lighting.
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Interview
In Conversation With Hong Zheng, Founder of GREENEXT
Hong Zheng is a woman of MANY roles! She is a Ph.D. degree holder of Environmental Engineering, a scientific researcher on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, a university teacher at École des mines de Paris, the founder of the luxury communications company Adventi … And in early 2020, Hong founded GREENEXT, an online and offline platform dedicated to sustainable fashion and lifestyle.
In Conversation With Sustainable Fashion Designer Ngọc Hà Thu Lê
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, TimberlandⓇ's debut sustainable Lunar New Year collection has hit stores. Inspired by natural camouflage, the collection is designed in collaboration with Vietnamese sustainable fashion designer Ngọc Hà Thu Lê who secured the opportunity as the winner of the Redress Design Award 2020 Menswear category.
