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Make Sustainable Food Choices

Production, processing, packaging, and transportation of food is highly dependent on the use of fossil fuels and chemical fertilizers. These can greatly harm our health and the health of the environment. https://www.cdc.gov/sustainability/lifestyle/index.htm

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The forest growing in the world's hottest sea

Yet in one corner of Abu Dhabi, where briny waters lap sun-scorched shoreline, there's a forest not only surviving, but thriving -- creating a natural sanctuary for wildlife and an extraordinarily peaceful escape from the intensity of the UAE's desert and cities. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/abu-dhabi-jubail-mangroves/index.html

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Tarform Makes the Right Electric Cafe Racer Motorcycle

Sustainable materials, a hand-built production process, and genuine character sets Tarform far apart from its competition. https://www.autoweek.com/news/technology/a40708729/tarform-makes-the-right-electric-cafe-racer-motorcycle/

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Nearly 9 in 10 shoppers are willing to pay more for sustainable products

A study has proven that Singaporean shoppers are eco-conscious as 85% of them are willing to shell out more cash for eco-friendly products, consulting firm, Bain & Company said.In its report, “Unpacking Asia-Pacific Consumers’ New Love Affair with Sustainability,” about three in 10 said they will spend more to buy more sustainable products in the future. https://sbr.com.sg/retail/in-focus/nearly-9-in-10-shoppers-are-willing-pay-more-sustainable-products

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A Sustainable Plan Toward Profitability

Sustainability and profitability may seem challenging to balance in business, but ESG efforts often translate into improved employee morale and healthier bottom lines. But successfully doing well by doing good means sharing a well-communicated plan with the entire company. If you need to start incorporating sustainable, responsible corporate practices, here are a few places to start. https://ceoworld.biz/2022/07/28/a-sustainable-plan-toward-profitability/

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Eco-Friendly Tires

There aren’t many products with a worse environmental image than tires. Too many people have seen huge piles of scrap tires, or worse still, burning tires that defy attempts to extinguish them. It’s a problem that’s hard to ignore, and, not surprisingly, tire manufacturers today seem to be very sensitive to the issue. https://www.tirereview.com/157213/

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Chasing green molecules, a moment of opportunity

Investment in mobility is increasing. This increased mobility will result in an increase in carbon emissions if these new technologies are not implemented quickly and if we do not do something fundamentally different. https://www.yahoo.com/now/chasing-green-molecules-moment-opportunity-150300809.html

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Green spaces are beneficial for children’s lung health

Many previous studies have shown that exposure to vegetated areas and green spaces can be beneficial to our physical and mental health. Recent research published by the European Lung Foundation has now revealed that children whose proximity to vegetation close to their homes increased in the first ten years of life tended to have better lung health. https://www.earth.com/news/green-spaces-are-beneficial-for-childrens-lung-health/

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This EV Tilts Like a Motorcycle for Sharp Turns

While the idea of ditching a gas-guzzling vehicle for an affordable e-bike or scooter is exciting to some, others worry about safety and weather conditions. What happens when it rains? Well, that’s exactly what this Michigan-based EV startup wants to solve with the Nimbus One EV. https://www.reviewgeek.com/124105/this-ev-tilts-like-a-motorcycle-for-sharp-turns/

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Base camp trailer generates H2O & power for off-grid RV & cabin life

Not everyone has the wherewithal to go all-in on a US$360,000 wheeled aluminum tiny home that makes its own drinking water. For those who live on the road in more modest vehicles, Seattle-based startup BluOasis offers a more flexible mobile water-making solution. https://newatlas.com/outdoors/blumobil-water-power-off-grid-trailer/

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A wildly popular RV company's latest high-tech luxury $340,000 trailer can create water out of air - see how it works

Luxury travel trailer maker Living Vehicle has unveiled its 2023 model, which will cost $339,995. The new trailer can use the humidity in the air to create drinkable water. See inside the ultra-luxe trailer that often sells out shortly after a new model is announced. https://news.yahoo.com/wildly-popular-rv-companys-latest-113100851.html

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Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

We hear a lot about sustainability—how to live more sustainably, how to make more sustainable decisions and how to buy sustainable products. But what role does sustainability play in the car industry? https://eponline.com/articles/2022/07/22/understanding-the-sustainability.aspx?m=1

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Scandi Brands Are Owning The Upcycling Space

As we all aim to shop more responsibly, it can sometimes feel like there are too many so-called sustainable brands and a whole dictionary's worth of technical jargon. https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/scandinavian-fashion-upcycling-brands

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Adaptive clothing

For this tight-knit crew of skaters, rolling out is how they shed stress, get creative and build a body-posi, gender-inclusive family. When they’re not rexing, dipping and spinning on a rainbow-adorned backyard ramp, they’re online — spreading confidence, community, and know-how so that skaters around the world can Play New. https://impakter.com/sustainable-fashion-trends-to-watch-this-year/

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Buying Secondhand

The secondhand market is currently thriving, but it is expected to expand much further in the future. With the growth of this business, manufacturers are increasingly coming on board by developing their own resale platforms as well as designing items for lifespan and resale value. https://impakter.com/sustainable-fashion-trends-to-watch-this-year/