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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island: Where the Wild Things Wander

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island isn’t just another luxury resort, it’s a private wildlife reserve where gazelles graze outside your villa and the entire island runs on wind power

by Anthea Ayache

Smells Like Sustainability: The PerfumeWorld’s Cleanest New Notes

From zero-waste packaging to responsibly sourced botanicals, these perfume brands are proof that the perfume industry is getting a sustainable makeover

by Rachel Bassett

On The Couch with Wes Hartmann: How Elephants, Lions and Bees Are Saving Africa’s Wild Places

In this episode of On The Couch with The Ethicalist, Wes Hartman —Chief Environmental and Conservation Officer at Wilderness Botswana […]

by Anthea Ayache

Crypto’s High Price Tag Comes with a Hidden Carbon Cost

If Bitcoin were a country, its annual energy consumption would rank 27th in the world, raising serious questions about the true cost of digital currency.

by Josh Sims

Fast Furniture: Why we Need Mindful Shopping for our Homes as Well as Our Wardrobes

Designed to be replaced as often as your socks, fast furniture is made up of low-cost, low-quality items that rarely last a season and almost never get recycled

by Rae Ritchie

Nature is the New Luxury: A Conversation with Ian Di Tulio of Minor Hotels

With a career steeped in luxury hospitality, Ian Di Tullio knows a thing or two about what travellers want… But as Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels, his focus isn’t just on delivering five-star experiences, it’s on shaping a hotel portfolio that’s fit for a planet in crisis

by Anthea Ayache

A Weekend at Expo City: Culture, Sustainability and Skyline Views for AED 25

Explore sustainability, legacy and skyline views at Expo City Dubai this Museum Day weekend, with free entry to key attractions and all-access passes from just AED 25

by Anthea Ayache

From Landfill to Leggings: beAthletica’s Mission to Clean Up Fashion

beAthletica, a new UAE-based label, is using reclaimed factory fabrics to create small-batch collections that merge style with sustainability

by Claire Wills

Conscious Capsules: Nespresso and Sarah’s Bag Turn Coffee Waste Into Couture

A new collaboration between Nespresso and Sarah’s Bag puts recycled materials and women’s empowerment at the heart of design

by Anthea Ayache

Can These Food Planet Prize Finalists Help Fix Our Broken Food System?

From rice paddies in Bali to bio-tech farms in the U.S., the Food Planet Prize 2025 shortlist is spotlighting six breakthrough ideas that could revolutionise the way we grow, eat, and think about food

by Anthea Ayache