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Chris Jordan – Ushirikiano
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan/believer in the work of Chris Jordan. I should warn you that his latest series depicts beauty and the beasts – of the human kind. To know better is to do better. Not buying anything ivory any time soon.
Dressed for Green Success: Armani, Italy
While actors and actresses alike grabbed first honors at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, another milestone was made on the red carpet itself: the first sustainable creation from fashion icon Giorgio Armani.
A Green Building that Will Move You: The Dynamic Tower, Dubai
Breaking the rules of gravity, the Dynamic Tower is the brainchild of Florentine architect David Fisher. It is a skyscraper in continuous evolution, facing the future. It’s the world’s first building in motion, taking the concept of green buildings to the next level, generating electricity for itself, making it the first skyscraper designed to be entirely powered by wind and sun. Currently under construction.
Air France and Airbus have completed the world’s greenest commercial flight by combining the latest fuel and air traffic management technologies. The flight from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly using an Airbus A321 has been able to demonstrate the cutting in half of CO2 emitted compared to a regular flight.
Eco-friendly diapers that can be washed up to 600 times before disposal and permeable concrete that facilitates storm water recovery and reuse are just some of the products exhibited at the Green Solutions fair in Mexico City.