The Role of Fashion Rentals and Subscription Services in Reducing Waste.
The fashion industry is notorious for its environmental impact. It contributes to approximately 10% of global carbon emissions and nearly 20% of wastewater. The Geneva Environmental Network says this is because fast fashion comes at an astonishing environmental and social cost. Fast fashion impacts include pollution, water use, carbon emissions, human rights, and gender inequality. As […]
Prince Harry, Matt Damon, Janet Yellen, and More, Set to Address the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative Meeting!
Prince Harry, actor Matt Damon, and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés are set to speak at the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual meeting. As announced by the Clinton Foundation, the event will take place in New York on September 23 and 24. This gathering will bring political, business, and philanthropic leaders to discuss […]
IWD 2024! Investing in Women: Achieving Gender Equality for Prosperous Societies.
Happy International Women’s Day! In today’s world, achieving gender equality and ensuring the well-being of women is not just a matter of social justice but a crucial step towards building prosperous economies and a sustainable planet. However, amidst these aspirations lies a daunting challenge: the projected $360 billion annual deficit in gender equality measures by […]
Climate Change: 5 Ways to be More Eco-friendly in 2024.
The Met Office, the United Kingdom’s national weather service based in Exter, has predicted that, in 2024, there is a good chance of the global average surface temperature passing the 1.5º C mark (The Met Office analysis has 2023 as 1.46 º C above the pre-industrial average). With 2023 being the hottest year on record […]
Nigerian Fashion Brands are Shaking Off Plastic Packaging and Embracing Sustainability
In 2022, the Business of Fashion unveiled the second edition of its BOF Sustainability Index, which featured an expanded scope. This updated index monitored sustainability initiatives within the largest publicly traded companies in the fashion industry, encompassing the luxury, sportswear, and high-street sectors. The index evaluated these companies’ advancement towards their ambitious 2030 objectives across […]
Temperature Rise: The Impacts of Extreme Heat On Your Brain and Mental Health.
When the temperature spikes, so too do suicide rates, crime, and violence. Twitter sees hate tweets and online aggression increase during heatwaves, along with phrasing that researchers have linked to anxiety and depression. How best can we understand the mental effects of extreme heat? Our very language captures the confluence of heat and emotion—when we […]
See How Nigerian Fashion Brands Are Handling Fashion Sustainability Issues – Abiola Olusola
An interview with Abiola Olusola, fashion designer, founder and Creative Director, of Abiola Olusola. A 2021 Nigeria Sustainability Outlook report reveals that the world has witnessed improved air quality in different cities, better access to cleaner water, and an overall reduction in GHGs emissions. The report further presented that even with this improved general quality, […]
LIXIL Updates Environmental Strategy to Enhance Positive Impact on the Planet and Society
Antoine Kaissar, Leader North & West Africa, LIXIL EMENA LIXIL Corporation (LIXIL, TSE Code: 5938), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced its updated Environmental Strategy. The strategy outlines how LIXIL will tackle key environmental issues – climate change mitigation and adaptation, water sustainability, and contributing to the realization of a circular economy. […]
Caring for Water: GROHE X Summit 2023 Tackles Questions Around the Future of Water
When we use water, we tend to forget about the existential value it has – and that it is not an infinite source that we can take for granted. That is why GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, will dedicate its GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water” from March […]
Get to know more about Angelique Kidjo and why she’s been Winning Grammys back-to-back
Twitter Nigeria has been in an uproar since the 2022 Grammy Awards which was held a few days ago; largely because Afrobeat musician, Wizkid and Femi Kuti lost in a category to Angelique Kidjo. Infact, even Naomi Campbell, famous model took to Instagram to congratulate Wizkid for being a “winner without doubt” and added that […]