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„I am not calmed down by waiting for a solution from the top” – a zero waste activist to Hype&Hyper
She began her career as a model and has published two books on environmentally and budget-friendly cleaning products and cosmetics that can be made at home. Instead of a rigid change, she believes in small steps and self-awareness, which is not only good for the planet but also guarantees a
business
The Vinted story: sell what you do not need and buy second-hand
Almost everyone is familiar with Vinted today: The Lithuanian online marketplace has taken second-hand buying and selling to a new level, making it trendy in many countries. Vinted has millions of users and serves an international market, but not the Lithuanian company was the first to make the resale of
design
Passive house, acting for our future | Stempel & Tesar Architekti’s new sustainable building
In the wake of the pandemic and the energy crisis in Europe, architects are calling for a natural and responsible design that serves both human and environmental interests.
The architect duo Stempel & Tesar Architekti have transformed a holiday home in a residential area in Malé Kyšice, Czechia, into a passive
design
Biodesign that can reshape the future l TOP 5
The emergence of biodesign brings many innovative materials into different areas of conscious design. Perhaps the most interesting of these are the plant-based, cultivable ones. Here are some creations that combine science and design in unique ways.
Sabrina Komár | Hungary
The artist wanted to express and process her own psychological
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Rethought plastic | Crafting Plastics Studio
The problems caused by petroleum-based, conventional plastics have become part of our everyday lives: pollution, high energy consumption and rapid climate change are not hard to spot. However, what would happen if a new, significantly more environmentally friendly plastic alternative emerged in the public?
Crafting Plastics Studio was founded in
business
Entertaining, value-preserving and green—that’s a modern restaurant! | Piqniq pack—Part 8
What is the secret of the perfect sourdough bread? What can restaurants and everyday people do—apart from giving up plastic straws—to make their kitchens environmentally friendly and clean? How does a bistro need to raise the bar if it wants to offer an exquisite guest experience? What’s
architecture
This is how a minimalist family house was built from a historic windmill!
Following the later fate of an old, abandoned building that no longer serves its purpose, is always fascinating. Thanks to creative studios and innovative technologies, almost any abandoned building that is in poor condition can be reborn and then become habitable. This is also the case with the historic windmill,
architecture
Architecture should be a language that everyone speaks | 25 years of Bánáti and Hartvig Architecture Office
Lajos Hartvig and Béla Bánáti founded Bánáti and Hartvig Architecture Office 25 years ago, also known as BH, which has become an indispensable factor in the field over the years: one has either already been, is, or will be part of BH, as they say to each other jokingly. To
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"Sustainability is not black or white" | Interview with the founders of Green Guide Budapest
With a little bit of attention, we can go a long way towards a more sustainable lifestyle; all we need is patience, a supportive community and a little guidance. This is precisely how the Green Guide Budapest project can help us to find the best green alternatives in our everyday
business
From sustainable gastronomy business to Hungarian rice | Piqniq Pack—Part 2
What can a restaurant do if it wants to operate in a sustainable way? How and what should a manager communicate to their employees if they want to make their business a success? What is the secret to exciting biscuits and what is the potential in the seemingly distant rice?
fashion
Most brands would be sustainable if they closed down | Clare Farrell interview
Clare Farrell, fashion designer, environmental activist, founder of the Extinction Rebellion movement and the Sustainable Fashion course at the University of the Arts London, is not new to the green trends that have been taking off in the fashion industry. She has been actively involved in the issue for more
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Can cryptoart be sustainable? | NFT DEB
The NFT DEB Generative Dimensions was the first generative hackathon and conference in Europe, exploring the latest developments in blockchain technology and artificial neural networks and their creative applications in the arts. This year, participants of the brainstorming competition were looking for answers on how to protect the Hortobágy’s
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The shift towards green solutions may also have a positive impact on the job market | Interview with Dr. Veronika Czakó
Both clean energy technologies—including renewables—and digitalization are gaining ground side by side, and as a result, the jobs we have known so far are gradually changing. What effect does this have on the economy, and what can we do to get more women employed by the energy industry?
business
Sustainability in Central Europe | Planet Budapest 2021
Future generations, sustainability and profitability, as well as Hungary’s biggest environmental event to date, the Planet Budapest 2021 Sustainability Expo and World Summit, were among the topics we discussed with István Joó, Government Commissioner.
Budapest has hosted several world events this autumn; with world-class exhibitions taking place one after
architecture
Floating forest cabin
Hidden in the foothills of the Alps, among hundred-year-old trees, is the tiny, cozy and conscious wooden house that has even caught the eye of Dezeen and other popular international architectural organs. Thanks to a clever foundation idea, the cabin fully respects its natural surroundings and is designed to be
business
Self-consciousness is love—the Company of Life has been launched
Striving to become the most conscious version of ourselves is what has led to the launch today of the Company of Life online magazine and webshop, which will promote quality values without compromise in different areas of life with its cutting-edge and world-renowned product range. The brand’s launch campaign
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Floating spheres demonstrate how much carbon dioxide can trees store
A huge data visualization, using bubbles of different sizes, shows how much carbon dioxide different plants can sequester and store during their life cycle.
The installation called “Natural Capital” by Carlo Ratti and the energy company Eni will be on display at the Milan Design Week in September 2021. The
architecture
Greener cities | TOP 5
It is now obsolete that our cities are dominated by smog and the noise of cars only: fortunately, nature has become increasingly prevalent in larger cities as well. In today’s selection, we present conservation projects that create symbiosis between nature and cities in an unusual way.
Krater | Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Rethought plastic | Crafting Plastics Studio
The problems caused by petroleum-based, conventional plastics have become part of our everyday lives: pollution, high energy consumption and rapid climate change are not hard to spot. However, what would happen if a new, significantly more environmentally friendly plastic alternative emerged in the public?
Crafting Plastics Studio was founded in
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Smog-eating mural | David Strauzz X Nike X Footshop
With the We Share The Same Future slogan, a new mural has appeared in Prague: a huge fresco depicting a portrait of a woman not only draws attention to sustainability, but, like forests, it purifies the air for a brighter future. The project aims to highlight the alarming levels of
design
Eco-conscious and hygienic soap bottles | Nendo
How can bathing be environmentally conscious without compromising hygiene? Japanese design studio Nendo is working to solve this problem with its replaceable soap dispensers made of paper. The alternative they offer not only helps to reduce plastic waste, but also meets health and cleanliness requirements without fail.
The minimalist look
graphic design
Illustrations in the name of environmental awareness | Be Green
The drawings of the Kyiv-born artist Tania Yakunova are influenced by 20th-century design in addition to avant-garde isms. What Tania draws inspiration from also has a big impact on the visual world she creates.
This light, colorful world is reflected in the Be Green project as well. The cooperation with