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Art experiment Planet City imagines a climate change metropolis
Created by architect and production designer Liam Young, Planet City is a science fiction art experiment that critiques and responds to the threat of climate change. If you’ve been keeping up with Thred’s antics over the past year, you’ll likely be aware of the growing urgency of climate change. We’re now seeing weather patterns become more extreme, with seemingly no sign of slowdown in resource usage or population growth despite...
The Magic Circle appoints first environmental female president
At only 28, Megan Swann is the first female president of The Magic Circle since its creation 116 years ago. She specialises in magic that educates others on climate change. The magic industry has just undergone a shift in leadership, at least in the UK. The Magic Circle, a prestigious British organisation that promotes and advances the practice of magic, has appointed its first female president since it began in...
EU pushing Apple to change its phone ports to USB-C
Despite slowly removing accessories and ports from its devices straight out of the box, Apple could soon be forced to change all its iPhone ports to USB-C to reduce their overall environmental impact. Anyone who’s purchased an iPhone in the last few years (which is, statistically, probably most of us) will have noticed that the box contains less accessories than it used to. Apple no longer includes a charger brick...
Are we on the cusp of a new ‘green giving’ era?
Philanthropists have just pledged to protect 30% of our land and seas by 2030, potentially providing a huge incentive to prioritise the climate within the charity sector. A group of nine philanthropic foundations pledged over $5 billion USD last week to help protect 30% of land and sea by the end of this decade. Called The Giving Pledge, it’s a huge commitment – both financially and logistically – that is...
What does Fortnite x Balenciaga mean for the future of marketing?
Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has unveiled a collaboration with Fortnite, which includes both physical and digital versions of branded clothing. Is this the future of luxury marketing? Fortnite has been around for over four years, but still remains a commercial juggernaut that experiments with innovative marketing strategies, whether it be virtual concerts, unique cosmetics, or full-blown real time events. Its latest venture sees high-end clothing brand Balenciaga feature exclusive skins and...
What should Gen Z know about managing money?
While it’s no secret that young people can find out pretty much anything via the internet and social media, it’s still worth knowing the basics when it comes to managing money. Here’s the essentials to get you started. As a larger proportion of Gen Z enters the workforce, more of us are having to fully wrap our heads around managing money and understanding budgets. We’ve also taxes to think about, self-assessments,...
How is Greenpeace reflecting on turning fifty?
The social change organisation Greenpeace turns fifty today. To mark the occasion, it has launched a virtual wall of change, reflecting on decades of climate activism. Social change and environmental organisation Greenpeace turns fifty today. You’ve most likely heard of it already, as it is one of the household names associated with climate activism and social change. From improving the interiors of commercial fridges to its ‘save the whales’ campaigns, Greenpeace...
These lamps are made with traditional fibres and PET plastic waste
Spanish designer Alvaro Catalan de Ocon launched the PET Lamp project in 2011 and has since worked with a variety of international communities to repurpose plastic waste. One piece from 2018 uses fibres and PET to create unique looking lamps.
Do you find IKEA’s home furnishing offerings a bit too bland? Want something new and unique? Ever considered your recycling box a potential goldmine for interior lamp décor?
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Explaining the Science Museum and Shell sponsorship backlash
The Science Museum says it will take down a placard originally created for a school climate strike after an appeal was launched. The museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Our Future Planet’, is sponsored by Shell, which has caused huge uproar with activists. Have you ever noticed corporate sponsorships that don’t make much sense or, at the very least, come across as contradictory? I’m talking McDonald’s sponsoring the Olympics, or Coca-Cola pumping money...
Most Gen Zers worry about being addicted to their phones
A new survey of over 2,000 adults by OnePoll indicates that almost 75% of young people worry about smartphone addiction. Should we be surprised at the numbers? Every wondered if you rely on your phone too much? Taking gadgets to the bathroom, sleeping next to a charger, or catching up on the latest episode of Love Is Blind via your bathtub are all fairly common behaviours, and are indicative of...
