Clothing shopping getty Every time we wash our clothes, an invisible crisis unfolds. According to Eco Standard, polyester, acrylics, nylon and polypropylene are synthetic fibers and make up 70% of the fiber market. As a result of this composition, 35% of all primary microplastics in the ocean come from the aforementioned synthetic textiles. Moreover, these…
The Trump administration has been attempting to weed out antisemitism at Harvard University by revoking a key certification that allows the university to enroll international students. But that same effort could force Harvard’s Jewish students from Israel — the very people the administration says it is aiming to protect — to leave the country. “I…
Let’s face it: Eating healthy is not easy. Establishing a nutritious, balanced diet doesn’t happen overnight—and when your schedule is packed, it’s especially difficult to make necessary changes. But it is possible, especially with a few time-saving hacks up your sleeve. Looking to eat better as a busy person? Read on for tips from our…
11 Oscar PiastriPIA McLarenMcLaren 8181 1:12.3871:12.387 1414 22 Lando NorrisNOR McLarenMcLaren 44 1:12.9131:12.913 1818 33 Charles LeclercLEC FerrariFerrari 1616 1:13.1301:13.130 1717 44 George RussellRUS MercedesMercedes 6363 1:13.1391:13.139 1818 55 Max VerstappenVER Red BullRed Bull 11 1:13.3751:13.375 1414 77 Kimi AntonelliANT MercedesMercedes 1212 1:13.4051:13.405 1212 88 Fernando AlonsoALO Aston MartinAston Martin 1414 1:13.4141:13.414 1717 99 Lewis…
A student reporter reached out to me for quotes about Fast Fashion. The article is now up: Does the Devil Wear Fast Fashion?: Environmental Costs and Cultural Pushback by Natalia Armas Perez Ms. Armas Perez has written a current summary of the fast fashion landscape, including quotes from professors like me and industry executives. Here’s…
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Urban Center’s DOVE (Domestic and Other Violence Emergencies) Program celebrated its fourth year recently with a powerful event that blended fashion, storytelling, and healing. Hosted on May 17 on the picturesque grounds of the historic Alice Austen House in Rosebank, the afternoon served as a moving tribute to…
Competition is intensifying in Hong Kong’s new residential property market as improved sentiment and declining mortgage rates have prompted developers to offer attractive prices to entice buyers. Homebuyers snapped up just 58 of the 100 flats on offer on the first day of sales at Uni Residence in Tai Wai, agents said. Five out of…
Frozen foods can be a nutrient-dense, convenient option on busy days. Fruit and veggie blends, plant-based meals and frozen meats can help streamline dinner. Frozen protein waffles are great for breakfast, and fudge pops can be a cold, low-cal dessert. Who isn’t strapped for time these days? We all need to pack in good nutrition…
DETROIT – As the school year wraps up and comes to an end for the summer, one campus in Detroit found a way to send students off in style. The Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy held its first ‘Around the World Fashion Mitindo’ on Friday (May 30). Mitindo means fashion show in Swahili. Parents and…
Hong Kong authorities have taken control of the Tai Lam Tunnel after a 30-year franchise ended, with an electronic toll payment system and cheaper fees implemented in the early hours of Saturday. The Transport Department announced that the government had taken over the tunnel at midnight and conducted works to implement the HKeToll system. Authorities…