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Adidas Terrex FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak - Ocean Plastic Recycled + Reborn
[Product]
2021/05/12 09:05
When the term “sustainable” is thrown around within the fashion industry, one may be safe to assume it’s in reference to the use of organic materials, biodegradable dyes, or maybe a key component sourced with recycled materials. More serious efforts integrate engineering patterns that leave little or zero waste in the manufacturing process. Sportswear giant Adidas is attempting to integrate...
See-Through Pool Casts Rippling Visuals in This Greek Residence
[Design]
2021/05/12 09:04
the residence by Kordas Architects adopts a distinctive curved geometry to embrace the lush natural surroundings.within the verdant suburb of kifisia in athens, greece, kordas architects has designed a four-level residential building with a distinctive curved geometry. the design showcases an arrangement of balconies with rounded corners, that offer generous views of the urban surroundings whil...
(Infographic) Brands Aren’t the Only Ones Changing Habits Following a Year of Disasters
[Consumer]
2021/05/12 09:03
Consumers are also looking to companies with new expectations.People are looking to brands to help out in areas struck by disaster.The past year saw its fair share of emergencies, from weather-related disasters to the pandemic that’s still ravaging the world. And brands aren’t the only ones building emergency preparedness into their routines.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3o7X1WZ[adweek]
(PDF) Generational Power Index 2021 Report
[Consumer]
2021/05/11 09:10
Generations are a widely recognized and discussed concept, and it’s assumed people all understand what they refer to. But the true extent of each generation’s clout has remained undetermined—until now.In our inaugural Generational Power Index (GPI) 2021, we examine the power and influence each generation currently holds on American society, and its potential to evolve in the future.Political...
Astrology App Co-Star Raises $15M in New Funding
[Investing]
2021/05/11 09:09
Co-Star, the maker of an astrology app, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Spark Capital, with Maveron, Female Founders Fund, and all existing investors also participating.Why it matters: The company says it has more than 20 million app downloads without any real marketing efforts, and has been downloaded by a quarter of all young women ages 18-25 in the U.S.Co-Star is part of th...
(Paper) Big Breakthrough for ’Massless’ Energy Storage
[Tech]
2021/05/11 09:08
Structural battery composites cannot store as much energy as lithium-ion batteries, but have several characteristics that make them highly attractive for use in vehicles and other applications. When the battery becomes part of the load bearing structure, the mass of the battery essentially ‘disappears’.Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery that...
The Ultra-Guard CAPSULE
[Product]
2021/05/11 09:07
EDC device with self-sanitizing features for sterilizing personal items AirPods, iPhones, makeup kit, toothbrush, and much more.The Ultra-Guard CAPSULE isn’t your average EDC product. It’s a part of a slowly expanding wave of new-age EDC designs that were created to help us live in a germ-free environment without compromise. A lot of these multi-tools help us interact with surfaces and interf...
(PDF) Earning Report - Estée Lauder’s Earnings Reflect Post-COVID Beauty Trends
[Investing]
2021/05/11 09:06
With masks on and shoppers stuck at home, sluggish demand for makeup products smeared what would have otherwise been exceptional results for the Estée Lauder Company. Net Sales Increased 16% and Diluted EPS Improved to $1.24 from a Loss of $.02In Constant Currency, Net Sales Grew 13% and Adjusted Diluted EPS Increased 88%Net Sales Grew 9% Fiscal Year-to-Date Compared to Fiscal 2019On May 3, th...
Soap Company Salvages Plastic Dispenser Bottles from Other Brands - Gelo
[Product]
2021/05/11 09:05
A soap company is sending customers reused dispenser bottles from other brands to raise awareness of the need to reuse.According to soap maker Gelo, a million plastic bottles are purchased every minute – and most of them end up in landfill. Gelo is doing what it can to address this: the company sells hand gel and refill pods, but now also offers Soap Bottle Salvage kits. These include a clean,...
