The Future Post | Vol. IV
Organic House / Javier Senosiain
The original idea of the project took its simile from a peanut shell: two wide oval spaces with lots of light, united by a space in low and narrow gloom. This proposal arose based on the requirements of the elementary functions of man: a space to live together, with room, dining room and kitchen and another to sleep, with dressing room and bathroom. The original concept is defined in two large spaces: one day and one night, looking for the feeling that inside the person will enter the land, that was aware of the uniqueness of this space without losing integration with the exterior green areas.
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G.O.T.S. Certified Organic. Why It Matters…
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The difference between GOTS and USDA certification are the social and ecological requirements organizations must meet beyond simply forgoing the use of pesticides to grow the raw material. These requirements include paying a livable wage, safe working conditions, and much more. GOTS certification means fair treatment to all stakeholders. Mayson uses only GOTS certified materials in all of our products.
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What It Means To Put Humanity At The Center Of Business In The 21st Century
Three weeks ago, the World Economic Forum held its 50th annual meeting, with the theme of “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.” Across a variety of sittings, the Forum focused on renewing the concept of stakeholder capitalism, community engagement and platform capabilities to support global, regional and national initiatives that can possibly generate a positive impact for all stakeholders.
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The Story Of Plastic
The Story of Plastic is a seething expose uncovering the ugly truth behind the current global plastic pollution crisis. Striking footage shot over three continents illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash; rivers and seas clogged with waste; and skies choked with the poisonous runoff from plastic production and recycling processes with no end in sight. Original animations, interviews with experts and activists, and never-before-filmed scenes reveal the disastrous consequences of the flood of plastic smothering ecosystems and poisoning communities around the world – and the global movement rising up in response.
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H&M, Zara, And Other Fashion Brands Are Tricking Customers With Vague Sustainability Claims
A new report on H&M underscores how companies mislead the public by failing to provide adequate detail on their environmental initiatives.
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FUTURE FEATURE: Stefan Rurak
Brooklyn-based Stefan Rurak’s furniture defies conventional boundaries – merging fine art aesthetics, modern conceptual design, and traditional, hand-made craftsmanship techniques.
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