Cork is far more than just a natural material. Anyone interested in sustainable products will sooner or later encounter the question of where the raw materials used actually come from and what impact their cultivation has on people and the environment. This is precisely where cork is particularly interesting. Especially in Portugal, cork cultivation has great ecological and social significance. Portugal is the world's leading producer of cork. The material comes from the cork oak, whose bark...

The true price of cheap clothing Fast fashion stands for rapid trends, low prices, and high availability. What appears economically efficient is ecologically and socially problematic. The industry is based on high production volumes, short product lifecycles, and a material mix that is hardly recyclable. The high plastic content in cheap fashion A crucial aspect that is often underestimated is the enormous proportion of synthetic fibers in the low-price segment. Many inexpensive garments...

Sustainability doesn't need grand promises, but concrete solutions . Worldwide, there are projects that are already achieving measurable impact – locally, transparently, and verifiably. Here are three real-world examples that show change isn't something that will happen sometime in the future, but is already happening. ♻️ Precious Plastic – Recycling and sustainability for all, worldwide The concept behind it: Precious Plastic is a global open-source project that provides blueprints,...