Green roofs – Under the blue sky, the green ceiling
Lately “green” walls have become fashionable, especially on big corporate buildings.
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MEXICO
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PERU
Flora
I’m captivated by the idea of filling my home with green. The more the better, but each plant that I buy is a plant that dies (so far, in addition, 3 cacti have succumbed to the crash of a book [...]
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MEXICO
Where the sky is born…
The biosphere reservation Sian Ka’an, on the Quintana Roo coast is a protected natural space and a world heritage site. Its coral reefs, beaches, mangroves, wetlands and lagoons are home to 23 Mayan archeological sites, 103 mammal species and 336 [...]
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UK
Clothes on the wall
I was strolling by in Brick Lane and came across this spectacular colourful installation, clothes covering the Stolen Space building from the ground to the roof terrace. It was raining heavily and the clothes were literally soaked and weighing down [...]
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PORTUGAL
A 100% organic farm
A couple of months ago, by mere luck, we had a chance to try the most delicious salmon Bruschetta with rucola and tomato, accompanied by an equally tasty strawberry juice. It didn’t take long to discover the source of those [...]
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FILIPINE
Hong Kong Oasis
I was in Hong Kong for work for a week. The hotel I stayed at was nearby and I had to pass by this place every time I reported to the office. Usually, I just briskly walked past, but on [...]
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ITALIA
Do the right thing
Fa’ la cosa giusta is the Italian trade fair dedicated to critical consumption and sustainable lifestyles: a great occasion to learn the principles of ethical consumerism and discover manufacturing systems inspired by the values of sustainability and social responsibility. The [...]
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FRANCE
Ethical Fashion Show
In March, the Ethical Fashion Show took place at the Espace Pierre Cardin in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Considered one of the biggest events for all French and international buyers and ethical fashion lovers, this is the first trade [...]
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UK
A new year and a new green start…
Hello and Happy 2012! How was your festive holidays? I am currently on a 2 month long vacation in my motherland in Hong Kong to explore my culture that I haven’t yet discovered – old and new towns, food, shops [...]
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ESPANA
The trash art
Artist Tom Deininger converts trash into art. With junk found anywhere, he composes landscapes like this one. It seems a Monet painting, doesn’t it? Well it’s not. If you look closer, you’ll find some old stuff like Sponge Bob dolls, [...]