Vaccinate the World’s Health Care Workers

As the United States seems close to controlling a pandemic that has killed 600,000 Americans, we must recognize that in much of the rest of the world, the pandemic continues to rage. Now,…

‘I Can’t Be Hands On Right Now.’ What It’s Like to Be a Childcare Provider During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Darlene Mount, 50, has been a childcare provider for more than 25 years. She is currently caring for the children of emergency personnel at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, New Jersey during…

What to Know About High Cholesterol in Kids

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it’s not something we usually associate with kids. In many cases, however, the seeds of heart attacks and strokes may be…

Adidas ramps up sustainability initiatives with newest recycling commitment

According to the athleticwear company, Adidas produced more than five million pairs of shoes containing recycled plastic waste In 2018, and has now announced that it plans to more than double that figure…

Allbirds combines performance and sustainability in its first running shoe

Respect for nature is a major preoccupation for San Francisco-based brand Allbirds. Following on from everyday sneakers, slip-ons, boat shoes, flats, and weather repellent shoes, which have all been developed from eco-friendly materials,…

Euro 2016- Cut-up pitch, ripped shirts, burst ball fail quality test

Four Swiss players had to change ripped shirts, the Adidas match ball, sold outside for 140 euros (£109), burst and a cut-up pitch at the Stade Pierre Mauroy, that had to be patched…

Garments labelled as “sustainable” account for 79% of Mango’s range

Mango indicated that the clothes with sustainable features included in its range are those labelled ‘Mango Committed’, a line that was launched in 2017. Initially conceived as a capsule collection, the line was…

Fashion Tech Lab showcases future fashion industry technology in Paris

Seven showcases presented seven alternative technologies and processes applicable to the world of fashion. From Bionic yarns, derived from the plastic waste which pollutes the oceans, to the Worn Again recycling process which separates cotton…