Good News Notes: “On a former train track bed connecting the towns of Midleton and Youghal in County Cork, Ireland, workers recently excavated the rusted remains of an old railway bridge and installed a pedestrian one in its place. The bridge would have been an unremarkable milestone in the development of a new pedestrian greenway…
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Naomi Osaka Designs Sustainable Levi’s Collaboration That Pays Homage to Her Japanese Heritage
Good News Notes: “Naomi Osaka is building her fashion empire. The tennis pro just announced her latest collaboration — a limited-edition womenswear line in partnership with Levi’s — that pays homage to her Japanese heritage. Available Aug. 24 in select Levi’s stores and on the brand’s app, the Levi’s x Naomi Osaka collection features four upcycled denim pieces:…
CollaBrands: Adidas Goes Green in Sustainability Partnerships With Disney and Depop
Good News Notes: “As highlighted in previous CollaBrands columns, Gen Z and millennials seek out brands that represent their beliefs, and one of the core values for both demographics is the need for sustainability. Thus, brands that do good, do better. For more than half a century, the iconic adidas Stan Smith sneaker has remained…
Making Cleaner, Greener, Biodegradable Plastics From Waste Fish Parts
Good News Notes: “Polyurethanes, a type of plastic, are nearly everywhere — in shoes, clothes, refrigerators, and construction materials. But these highly versatile materials can have a major downside. Derived from crude oil, toxic to synthesize, and slow to break down, conventional polyurethanes are not environmentally friendly. Today, researchers discuss devising what they say should…