Eco-Friendly

February 2, 2023

Miss Universe & Eco-Friendly Champion R’Bonney Gabriel: A Force for Good

R’Bonney Gabriel, the newly crowned Miss Universe, prioritizes the health of Planet Earth. Not only was she Miss Texas USA and Miss USA, but she also operates an eco-friendly clothing line, which

Fashion·Sustainability

Sustainable & Eye-Catchy Outfits With An Oriental Twist – LataSita

A closed-loop supply chain, a cutting-edge design company and to make zero-waste clothing that is ethically made is what Latasita is all about. Their work appeals to a global audience while being innovative, original, and unabashedly Indian. Latasita’s outfits remain

October 28, 2022

Clothes Made From Recycled Pet Bottles – Fifteen Year Old Twins Start A Sustainable Clothing Brand

Fashion·India

In times of fast fashion, a brand House Of Udyog has emerged that solely uses recycled materials for its production. The brand is a

Biodegradable E-Textiles Revolutionize Health Monitoring While Cutting Environmental Waste

Design·Fashion·Science

Research teams from UWE Bristol and University of Southampton have engineered electronic textiles (e-textiles) that decompose naturally while maintaining medical-grade monitoring capabilities. The Smart,

Architecture

Decorate With Light: Stunning Ideas Using Landscape Lighting Services

Lighting might be the most powerful tool you can use to light up your outside. It doesn’t just turn your yard—it brings it alive. With the strategic placement of landscape lighting, you

Karmactive Staff

July 12, 2025

A new UCLA-developed cooling device made of six thin layers of nanotube-coated polymer films about one-quarter of an-inch thick. Photo Source: UCLA Soft Materials Research Laboratory

News

UCLA’s Compact Device Lowers Temperatures by 16°F Without Harmful Gases

Think of a compact cooling device that can drop temperatures by 16 degrees without hurting the environment. UCLA scientists have created exactly that – a new type of cooling pump that works

Govind Tekale

January 17, 2025

Examples of materials made from fruit and vegetable waste (cabbage, orange, onion). Photo Source: The University of Tokyo

Architecture·Design·Materials

Scientists Turn Chinese Cabbage Waste into 18 MPa Sustainable Construction Material

Japanese researchers have achieved 18 MPa flexural strength from Chinese cabbage waste—creating construction-grade materials four times stronger than concrete. The achievement emerged from the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science, where

Rahul Somvanshi

January 13, 2025

Architecture·Materials·Sustainability

Mitsubishi’s BENEBiOL™ Hits 80% Biomass: Maintaining Performance with Significant Lower Emissions

Hey fellow materials enthusiasts- want to talk about something cool happening in bio-based building materials? Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has taken their BENEBiOL™ material to a whole new level. You know how

Rahul Somvanshi

November 3, 2024

Rochester Transit Bus Service. Photo Source: Robert Torzynski (CC

Mobility·Public Transportation·USA

$84.9M Boost: Rochester’s Electric Link BRT Poised to Transform Commutes Along 2.8 Miles of High-Demand Corridors

The Biden-Harris Administration recently dropped a whopping $84.9 million grant on the city to build a state-of-the-art, all-electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that’s going to transform the way Rochester gets around

Sunita Somvanshi

October 30, 2024

Technology

Polar Vantage M3 Sets New Standards: Replaceable Batteries, Dual-Band GPS, 7-Day Battery, and a Surprise Sustainability Twist—Is It a Mid-Range Game Changer?

Introduction Polar, a veteran in the sports watch industry, has just launched its latest mid-range offering: the Vantage M3. Packed with premium features at a competitive price point of $399, the Vantage

Karmactive Team

October 27, 2024

Europe·Fashion·Sustainability

Lahti’s Green Capital Status Isn’t Just for Show: How One City Boosted Recycling by 500%!

The Finnish town of Lahti, 2021’s European Green Capital, is leading the charge in eco-friendly textile initiatives. The city’s Textile Deposit pilot scheme has revolutionized textile recycling, with a 500% surge in

Tejal Somvanshi

October 27, 2023

Conservation·India

Greening the Future: IIT Kharagpur’s Unseen Environmental Crusade Unveiled!

Under the banner of “Swachhta Hi Seva – Cleanliness Drive” and the Swachh Bharat Mission, IIT Kharagpur witnessed a significant environmental initiative. Spearheaded by the student bodies, Shaurya and the Technology Environment

Tejal Somvanshi

October 25, 2023

Mobility·Sustainability

Faraday Future Charges into Sustainability with Eco-Friendly Masterplan!

Faraday Future is shifting gears in a big way. Known for its electric vehicles, the California-based company just laid out a plan to become more self-reliant and eco-friendly. They’re cutting costs, especially

Rahul Somvanshi

October 24, 2023

Young Living Essential Oils Selected as a 2023 Green Business Award Honoree

Beauty·Sustainability·USA

Eco-Win for Young Living: 2023 Green Business Award Sprouts New Hope!

Young Living Essential Oils, known for their pure aromas and natural benefits, recently earned a nod of approval from Utah’s eco-conscious community. They snagged the 2023 Green Business Award, thanks to their

Tejal Somvanshi

October 24, 2023

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