Sustainability

6 articles

A visual contrast between a new Salomon recyclable shoe and a pile of mixed-material outdoor gear, symbolizing the challenges of product lifecycle circularity.
Outdoor & Travel

Salomon's Ambition for Product Lifecycle Circularity Faces Reality

A leading outdoor brand like Salomon can launch a fully recyclable running shoe, yet still struggle to integrate recycled materials into even half of its broader product line.

Kai Kealoha·September 13, 2026
Artisanal craftsmanship meets sustainable sourcing in a luxurious setting, symbolizing the evolving definition of value in the luxury goods market.
The Edit

Luxury's Future: Ethical Sourcing and Craftsmanship Redefine Value

Despite 60% of luxury consumers agreeing that sustainability plays an important role in their purchasing decisions, academic studies show that overtly 'embedded' corporate social responsibility campai

Amara Dubois·August 10, 2026
Journalist Kai Wright thoughtfully holds an older smartphone, symbolizing resistance to the constant tech upgrade cycle and embracing tech fatigue.
The Edit

Kai Wright refuses to buy new phone, sparking tech fatigue debate

Journalist Kai Wright has not bought a new smartphone in many years, instead relying on his partner's hand-me-downs, according to The Verge .

Sofia Garcia·June 28, 2026
Futuristic AI data center with advanced liquid cooling systems, showcasing significantly reduced water usage for enhanced efficiency and sustainability.
The Edit

Nvidia designs AI data centers that use significantly less water

Nvidia's new GB200 NVL72 rack-scale system achieves a staggering 300x water efficiency.

Sofia Garcia·June 23, 2026
A modern, sustainable solar floor lamp providing light and a side table surface at a campsite during dusk.
Outdoor & Travel

New portable lights for outdoor activities offer sustainable solar power

The Kirschblüte Solar Floor Lamp isn't just a lamp; it's a lantern and an adjustable side table, according to Homes and Gardens.

Kai Kealoha·June 12, 2026
Seattle skyline at dusk with a glowing circuit board overlay, representing the impact of data centers and AI on the city's power grid.
Tech & Electronics

Seattle Council Votes for One-Year Data Center Moratorium

Four companies sought to build five large datacenters in Seattle that would have consumed approximately a third of the city's current daily electricity demand.

Adam Kowalski·June 9, 2026