Rethinking the Commute Beyond Utopian Blueprints The 15-minute neighborhood is often presented as a grand urban vision, complete with diagrams of ideal districts and promises of effortless access to work, schools, shops, parks, and civic life. Yet the practical question is much smaller and more immediate: can a resident buy groceries, reach a bus stop, … Read moreThe 15-Minute Neighborhood: How Mixed-Use Zoning Can Transform Daily Commutes

Rethinking Stormwater From Waste to Urban Resource For more than a century, urban drainage has been organized around a simple premise: rain is a problem to remove as quickly as possible. Streets, roofs, parking lots, and sidewalks shed water onto inlets, which feed a network of underground concrete pipes designed to move runoff toward a … Read moreConcrete vs. Nature: How Sponge Cities Turn Runoff into Urban Resilience

As urbanization continues its relentless march across the globe, I’ve seen firsthand the growing need for creative ways to bring nature back into our cities. Vertical forests have emerged as a truly pioneering architectural response to this challenge. They offer a practical way to expand green spaces, even in the most densely populated areas, and … Read moreThe Rise of Vertical Forests in Urban Architecture

In this modern age many people are trying to do more for the environment. This could include recycling, cleaning up local pollution or redecorating the home in a more sustainable fashion. People can live greener if they stay up to date on their daily activities. Doing so will involve recording their routine and then recognizing … Read moreUsing Modern Systems For Green Living

Waste in healthcare has hit an all-time high up to $935 billion. Addressing the complex sustainability concerns of the medical imaging industry encompasses a wide spectrum of clinical specialties, such as gynecology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and radiology. Within these areas of practice various types of imaging, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance, may results in significant waste. … Read moreMedical Imaging Goes Green

Being aware of our environmental impact is of paramount concern, now more than ever. And this concern is becoming apparent in new areas of our lives every day. We”re no longer just concerned with the carbon footprint of a long-haul flight. Our environmental impact can now be calculated down to every decision that we make, … Read moreRedecorating your home in a sustainable way.

If we are to protect the environment further, one of the critical issues we must undoubtedly tackle is deforestation. The clearing of trees for manufacturing and farming purposes is damaging the planet and leading to a loss of habitat for many creatures. One of the purposes of felling trees is to create paper pulp. With … Read moreCut Down on Paper Usage

Did you know that your choice of cosmetics affects both your skin health and Mother Nature? Some of the products you are using might be terrible for you and the planet. That’s why you should be wary of brands marketing their products as ‘eco-friendly’ when they are in fact not. It is high time to … Read moreSimple Steps to Green Your Skincare Regimen

The need to be eco-conscious in everything we do has never been greater or more important for our planet. It applies to us all, from individuals to companies, and from single nations to the whole world. But each of us must look after our own mental and physical wellbeing, too, and for that we often … Read moreSustainability in Sports Clothing