The summer is going to be sustainable! We have curated 10 sustainable news for you in July, ranging from lifestyle to travel. Copenhagen is offering attractive incentives for sustainable behavior, while the first eco-luxury resort is opening its doors on Formentera. London is getting a new hotspot for sustainable cosmetics and in Paris, sport and sustainability form an exciting symbiosis.
- LIFESTYLE
Environmentally conscious behavior pays off in Copenhagen
There is sustainable news in Copenhagen this July: With the campaign CopenPay The Danish capital wants to reward climate-friendly behavior. From July 15 to August 11, participants can receive rewards such as free lunches, coffee, kayak tours and museum admission as a thank you for environmentally conscious behavior This includes using bicycles, public transport or taking part in garbage collection campaigns in the city. This is intended to make an ecological lifestyle attractive to tourists and locals.
Source & Copyright by Visit Copenhagen
- TRAVEL
Green Luxury at Dunas de Formentera Resort
Ecological and exclusive: With the Formentera Dunes has opened the first eco-luxury resort on the Spanish Mediterranean island. The hotel is idyllically located on Playa Migjorn. Surrounded by white dunes and crystal blue sea, it blends perfectly into the natural surroundings. The resort has 45 rooms and relies on architecture that reflects the local culture and surrounding nature. The resort follows a comprehensive sustainability concept, with electricity supply through photovoltaics, wastewater treatment, waste separation and plastic-free purchasing policyIn addition, Dunas de Formentera is committed to the treatment of the seabed in collaboration with the Clean Wave Foundation.
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- HUMAN
Innovative textile art by Maison E.Boehm
Maison E.Boehm is known for the finest tapestries and is now focusing on a new, sustainable material: Nettle fibers. Compared to other crops such as cotton, these require less water, fertilizers or pesticides, grow quickly and are also particularly robust and durable. The French company works with Nepalese communities to process them in order to promote traditional craftsmanship. Maison E.Boehm is celebrating the launch of the new "La Récolte Sauvage" collection with a special art edition made of "velvet mosaics" made of nettle fibers, which are arranged in a portable case, similar to the stackable Japanese Bento lunch boxes.
Source & Copyright by Grégory Tachet | Maison E.Boehm
- BEAUTY
Sustainable cosmetics at Oh My Cream in London
On clean beauty The Concept Store Oh My Cream which opened a new branch in the London district of Marylebone at the beginning of July. Here, beauty fans will find everything that makes them more beautiful in the long term – from sustainable care products to scents and make-up. Only brands with a positive ecological impact and transparent communication are on the shelves here. The focus is on the use of natural and plant-based active ingredients and commitment to the environment. The sustainable own brand Oh My Cream Skincare can also be discovered in the new store.
Source & Copyright by Oh My Cream
- FASHION
Ba&sh celebrates official B Corp certification
Also from the French brand ba & sh There is sustainable news in July. The brand has received its B Corp certification and presented this in a new campaign that emphasizes its commitment to future generations. Co-founders Barbara Boccara and Sharon Krief are thus realizing their long-standing promise to more sustainable fashion Ba&sh scored 98 points in the Impact Assessment, which underlines its high standards in social and environmental responsibility and transparency. The company focuses on circular economy, climate and biodiversity protection, traceability of ethical production chains, certified materials and support for women.
Source & Copyright by Jael Levi | bas&sh
- INTERIOR
Sustainable Scandi style from JYSK
The Danish label JYSK extension brings sustainability into our four walls. Under the name "Naturens skønhed" the brand presents a new line with nSustainable home accessoriesmade entirely from environmentally friendly materials. These include products such as a flowerpot made of jute and seagrass, lamps made of rattan and wood, and bath mats made of jute or bamboo. This allows us to decorate our entire home, from the living room to the bathroom and balcony, so that ethics and aesthetics go hand in hand.
Source & Copyright by JYSK
- EVENTS
Sustainable news in July from Paris
Sport as a driving force for more sustainability: On 25 July, the “International Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development” will take place for the first time in Paris, as a harbinger of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, starting on July 26. Led by French President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach, this summit aims to use the global influence of the sporting event to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With over 500 participants, including heads of state and government, athletes and leaders of international organizations, the event aims to spark initiatives in the areas of education, health, equality, sustainability and finance, leaving an impact that goes far beyond the Olympic Games.
Source & Copyright by IOC MEDIA
- HOME CARE
Ecological household helpers from Future Stories
From solid to liquid! The brand Future Stories has so far made headlines with personal care products that are sold as tablets or powder concentrates and thus do not require water or disposable packaging during production. Instead, they can be mixed with water at home and made into reusable Refill pump dispenser Future Stories also has sustainable news to report in July. The brand is expanding its Cosmos Natural certified range to include vegan, microplastic-free home care products such as Detergent strips, textile fresheners, dryer balls, universal cleaners and toilet and dishwasher tabsThis means we can now save resources when cleaning our homes.
Source & Copyright by Future Stories
- FASHION
Cabaia brings French flair to Cologne
From Paris to Cologne: The French brand Cabaia opens its first boutique in Germany on Ehrenstraße in Cologne. The brand is known for its ethical approach combined with stylish design. The Cologne-based company can therefore look forward to PETA-certified, vegan and sustainable backpacks as well as Travel accessories Cabaia places particular emphasis on the longevity of its products and offers a lifetime guarantee, supports animal welfare projects and relies on sustainable materials such as recycled PET bottles.
Source & Copyright by Cabaia
- HUMAN
Textile innovation from Kvadrat
The Danish label Kvadrat is known for its high-quality designer textiles and carpets. With the new upholstery fabric "Ame", designed by the Japanese designer Teruhiro Yanagihara, the company is now presenting its first woven textile made entirely of Fabric waste It is made from recycled polyester, which offers the same durability as new polyester and can be recycled again at the end of its life cycle. The innovative fabric features a rhythmic micro-pattern that imitates the hand stitches of the Japanese repair technique Sashiko.
Source & Copyright by Kvadrat
