We have been looking at a lot ofstadiumslately because of theWorld Cup, but this unique re-envisioning of what a sports venue can be caught our eye. By bringing the fans closer to the action and lowering the visual impact of structure the design creates an open public plaza rather than a monolithic, staid form. Airy and set into the land,International Architectural Development’sdesign for the Alcala da Guadaira Stadium in Seville, Spain could be a future glimpse of smaller municipal stadiums.
To gain new insights on the impact of fishing on coral reefs, marine biologists are taking advantage of an ongoing “natural experiment” at two isolated Pacific atolls — one inhabited by people, the other off-limits to fishing. By sciencedaily.com Found on the net by our news bot
Companies that successfully report their environmental progress find that a surprisingly important impact CSR reports have is in giving employees a look inside their companies’ progress.
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A new adhesive for use in carpet tiles could help dramatically reduce their impact on the environment. The powerful adhesives currently used to bind the layers of carpet tiles together make it challenging to recycle them. In Europe, around 70 million kilograms of carpet tile waste is incinerated or sent to landfill sites every year. By sciencedaily.com Found on the net by our news bot
CLIMATE REFUGEES, an upcoming documentary about the impact of climate change on humanity, was screened during COP15. Producer Justin Hogan and Director/Producer Michael Nash discuss the film.
Consumers can have a major impact on the world’s efforts to reduce global warming, a major report has concluded. The research estimates that if consumers are responsible for 75% of emissions and in the developed world reduce their emissions in line with government targets, their action could leverage major a 50% reductions in emissions within a few years by 2050. By sciencedaily.com Found on the net by our news bot
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This Eco-Yoga Mat from Natural Fitness is non-toxic and does not contain PVC, cadmium, lead, or phthalates. It is made from TPE, a lightweight, recyclable, and non-allergenic material. The Eco-Yoga Mat provides excellent cushion and traction and each side features a different texture and color. The mat measures 24 x 68 inches and 1/8-inch thick. About the Zero Impact Program One of Natural Fitness’s founding principles is to tread lightly on the earth. They aim to offset the environmental impact that results from the manufacturing and distribution of their products. To achieve this, the company created their Zero Impact Program (ZIP). While Natural Fitness is always looking for new and creative ways to offset their eco-footprint, heres is what the company is currently doing:Plant-A-Tree Initiative: For every product sold, Natural Fitness will fund the planting of a tree, which can remove up to 2,000 pounds of pollution from the atmosphere. Through various pa (more…)
