When you think about some of the top high-end items that are greening up, from cars and buildings to jewelry, you can’t help but to wonder whether the luxury fashion market – which has been characterized by controversial furs for years – can really make it in today’s green world. Italian luxury brand Loro Piana is proving that rich fashions don’t have to employ poor environmental practices to stay on top of this competitive luxury industry.
When you think about the Middle East, news about oil and conflict that streams across the news channels likely comes to mind first. Then, you might envision the land’s desert sands and hot, dry climate. However, as with anything else, you’ll find quite a bit more if you dig a little farther beneath the surface. While you’re digging for a place to visit this year for vacation, you just might stumble across Jordan – an ecotourism gem worth a second look.
Soon enough, your business could feature a rooftop garden, and you could generate your own wind and solar energy – particularly if you’re in New York City. Even if you don’t work in the Big Apple, a recent decision from the New York City Council could have far-reaching implications across the nation in the city zoning realm.
Spring is starting to feel more like summer, so there’s no excuse not to get outdoors and to start embracing nature. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be an all-out tree hugger, you can take part in several green trends this week that are encouraging more people to love on Mother Earth and get some relaxation and exercise all at the same time.
New York City’s legendary Empire State Building recently marked a new milestone by reducing its energy bill a whopping 20%. This landmark has always been a top contender for representing architectural heights, and now shows there’s room for green technology – like a facelift remodel – for both people and things.
This week, the famous golden arches that nearly every American child and adult can pinpoint from a mile away is working on becoming green overseas as it gears up for the 2012 Olympics in London. McDonald’s is the official restaurant of the 2012 Olympic Games, and it’s trying to make their golden arches a little more on the green side.
