Quick-fire Q & A interviews with people that matter

2022’s Redress Award Winner Talks Sustainable Fashion and Minimising Microplastics

We speak with Italian designer Federico Badini Confalonieri – awarded first prize at the Redress Design Awards – the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition.

by Josh Sims

Bambuyu: Flushing Out the Status Quo with Stylish Sustainable Toilet Paper

When UAE entrepreneur Sahar Karoubi learned that we are flushing away critical forests with every trip to the bathroom, she decided to use her design skills to launch Bambuyu – a stylish and sustainable alternative

by Anthea Ayache

Rosy Ahmed, Founder of F.A.M.E on the UAE’s No.1 Show for People of Determination

Performers for Dubai’s annual F.A.M.E show are ready to take to the stage this Saturday, 19 November. We speak with the creative genius behind the event

by Johanna Saïd

Rohan Siroya on Bringing Ethical Diamonds to Dubai

Ethical diamonds don’t scar the earth like mining for the real gems does, are guilt-free and can be carbon neutral – which makes them a girl’s best friend. Here’s why…

by Anthea Ayache

Because the Planet Deserves it. Beauty Consultant Valerie Reynaert talks Sustainability in Salons

We chat to regional beauty consultant, Valerie Reynaert on ways in which local salons can be a cut above the rest when it comes to sustainability.

by Anthea Ayache

Michael Stausholm: Founder of Sproutworld, the First Ever Plantable Pencil

Michael Stausholm is the founder of Sproutworld, a plantable pencil that gives new life to the lead in the form of flowers and herbs.

by Josh Sims

The Man Spreading Magic Sand That Can Turn Deserts Green

Chandra Dake the man spreading ‘Magic Sand’ across the UAE, a product that could transform the thirsty desert into lush, productive farmland

by Anthea Ayache

Steve Sosebee on the Grim Reality of Life in Palestine

Three decades after launching the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) Steve Sosebee reflects on the challenges and rewards of serving a dysfunctional and highly politicised health sector

by Samia Qaiyum

Business Guru Kate Hardcastle Talks Sustainability and the Role of Consumers

Known as The Consumer Whisperer, TV personality Kate Hardcastle MBE, gives her sustainability and business tips

by Anthea Ayache