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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
design
This highly effective “artificial tree” made from algae can clean up the air in big cities
EcoLogicStudio has 3D-printed a ten-meter algae-based biopolymer construction that photosynthesizes fifteen times more efficiently than a real tree.
It’s not the first project to use algae to clean up polluted air (we reported on the installation of carbon-absorbing kelp farms here), but the sculptural creation, called Tilted Tree One,
business
Success, money, glamour in another way: the de-influencing trend
De-influencing is a small step against overconsumption but a big step for the influencer culture.
Everyone is now familiar with the controversial influencer phenomenon: many people condemn social media personalities with many followers who advertise various products and make a lot of money seemingly easily. On the other hand, some
business
The spread of green thinking is good, but green hysteria is not – interview with János Tóth I.
Sustainable development and environmental protection are everyone’s responsibility, but what is the individual’s role concerning the „green issues?” How can we build an ecological society, and in which cases can „enclosure” be positive? Our interview with János Tóth I., a philosopher and a biologist, author of the book
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The ozone hole may disappear in a few decades
The UN’s latest environmental report, published on 9 January, says the ozone hole over Antarctica could disappear in around four decades and is already in the healing process. The positive developments result from the international regulations introduced in the late 1980s. But what changes if the ozone layer is
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The ecocatastrophe of the Oder
Polluted water, thousands of dead fish, destroyed wildlife, and authorities pointing fingers at each other—the Oder disaster’s dossier from Poland.
The Oder environmental disaster shocked Poland during the summer. The Polish government and authorities were slow to react, and then they started shifting the responsibility to each other.
business
Where to invest during an economic crisis?
These months are more influential than the last 15 years, said one investor, and he is right. The coming decade will transform the way we live and consume. But how to invest in these challenging times?
After three consecutive years of strong equity market returns, 2022 has brought losses and
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Founder of Patagonia surrenders his brand to fight climate change
Billionaire founder Yvon Chouinard announced on the company’s website that he’s surrendering his brand in an effort to fight climate change.
Yvon Chouinard built his outdoor apparel empire Patagonia in 1984 and garnered millions of dollars since then. However, the 83-year-old billionaire decided to give it up: from
business
Is environmental awareness just a marketing ploy?
Industry stakeholders rarely discuss this topic, but we tried to catch them at the Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland. So, is businesses’ commitment to environmental protection indeed just a marketing ploy? Read our article to find it out!
The Economic Forum, the largest conference in Central and Eastern Europe, was
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Air pollution kills tens of thousands in Poland
In Poland, 70 percent of electricity is generated by coal, and most residential heating systems are also coal or wood-fired. Following Kraków, Warsaw has recently introduced a coal ban that can save thousands of lives.
Warsaw bans coal burning from October 2023. Yes, you have read correctly: 2023, and not
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The brand that fights ocean pollution in style | Undersea Wear
The mission of Undersea Wear, the joint project of Móni Tóth and Szandra Szomolányi, is to protect the environment. In addition to the swimsuits that they make from ocean waste, they use a range of tools to raise awareness of the serious problems. This time we talked about the guiding
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In perfect harmony with nature—the Center for Environmental Protection in Croatia
Today, it’s essential for a contemporary building to be both sustainable and fit in with its surroundings. Thanks to recyclable materials and modern technologies, wherever we build, we can create a perfect harmony with nature. For this reason, architectural firms have made it their mission to avoid the use
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The environmental impact of the war can last for a century
After the industrial revolutions, the development of technology and warfare further increased the impact of wars on the environment, says Erik Kovács Dr. We discussed the ecological implications of the Russo-Ukrainian war, lessons from history, and the most severe environmental degradations—interview on Hype&Hyper.
In one of your analyses,
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Using wood sustainably is the most environmentally friendly solution | Interview with Péter Csóka, Forester
If we’re to cut trees within the framework of reasonable and sustainable forestry, then the cutting and usage of trees is by far the most environmentally friendly way of producing certain types of products and services. We talked to Péter Csóka about the life cycle of wood and global
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Growth through sustainability | Interview with Alberto Di-Leo on corporate sustainability
In Alberto Di-Leo’s opinion, stable growth can be achieved while also ensuring sustainability, the circular economy is already shaping the future, and in a world where 2 billion are obese, while 1 billion go to sleep hungry every night, multinational corporations have a special responsibility when it comes to
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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The development of zero-energy cities can be achieved with current technologies | We talked to climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz
Material consumption is no longer in fashion, traveling by air has become outdated, while the traditional urban planning method of people living afar commuting to city centers has also become out of date. We talked to climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz about climate protection, and the interaction between the individual and
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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?
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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
Robert Konieczny creates harmony with a house designed around a garden
Polish architect Robert Konieczny and his team were faced with a special challenge: they had to design a luxury apartment that harmonizes with nature for an existing garden so as to preserve the integrity of green surfaces as much as possible. The spectacular project is one of the latest work
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Aviation could become sustainable | Rolls Royce
The British company intends to reach net-zero emissions with their aircraft engines by 2050.
To achieve this goal, sustainable fuels will be introduced as early as 2023, which by 2030 will account for 10 percent of total fuel consumption according to their plans. The new fuel will not be from