Environment

April 22, 2019

Interview: Street Artist Learns Freediving to Paint Underwater on Artificial Reefs

Artist Sean Yoro, better known as Hula, grew up in Hawaii, where his love of nature flourished and later combined with his artistic talents. He’s most commonly recognized for his murals that play with watery reflections in forgotten spaces, which he often paints while floating atop his surfboard. Using environmentally-friendly pigments, the artist’s figures seem to emerge from the water like mermaids drawing the viewer in with their eyes.

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March 26, 2019

Adidas Vows to Make 11 Million Pairs of Shoes Using Ocean Plastic

Since 2015, Adidas has partnered with environmental conservationists Parley for the Oceans to create a line of footwear and apparel that does its part to keep our oceans clean. Made with plastic waste intercepted from the beach before it enters the water, the Adidas x Parley line has been wildly successful and is continuing to grow. With consumers clamoring for these environmentally-friendly sneakers, Adidas is prepared to ramp up production in 2019.

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February 28, 2019

Teacher Wears Same Dress for 100 Days Straight for a Lesson on Sustainability

Today, it's becoming increasingly clear that small acts can have a big impact on the environment. In addition to swapping out single-use products like straws and water bottles for reusable alternatives, one way to promote sustainability on a small-scale is to consider the consequences of clothing—an approach embodied by Julia Mooney‘s eye-opening experiment. Mooney, a middle school teacher from New Jersey, is on a mission to curb fast fashion.

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January 29, 2019

11-Foot Wave Made from 168,000 Straws Highlights World’s Plastic Waste Problem

Photographer Benjamin Von Wong has dedicated his career to creating over the top images with a social message. Pushing his creative boundaries, he's able to spotlight environmental issues and raise awareness about the waste we produce and how we can make a difference. For his latest piece of art, he was inspired by the phrase, “It's just one straw, said 8 billion people.

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