Curated edits on slow fashion and sustainable style trends to help readers make the maximum statement with the smallest carbon footprint.

Second Hand September: Why Vintage Is The New Sustainable Style

Today, vintage fashion isn’t just celebrated for its exceptional quality; it’s a profound nod to sustainability that surpasses the superficial stitches of modern fashion

by Cat Broughton

Are The UAE’s Smart Cities Tomorrow’s Dream Neighbourhoods?

Blending clever tech with eco-friendly policies, the UAE’s growing collection of smart cities and sustainable developments could offer tomorrow’s most in-demand homes in the world

by Mike Peake

Fast Fashion Disaster: The Second-Hand Clothes Scandal

Fast fashion is one of the world’s most environmentally damaging industries but the biggest problem right now is the mountain of plastic clothing being shipped abroad where it’s creating serious health problems for vulnerable communities

by Nick Harding

Three Quarters of UAE Residents Confident Tech Can Solve Climate Crisis

The duke+mir survey, conducted ahead of Cop28 polled 1,000 UAE residents

by Nick Ames

How Science-Based Tech Could Save Our Seas

As Marine Week kicks off, we take a look at some of the tech projects being developed around the world to cool our oceans – but could they have unintended consequences on the world’s seas?

by Maz Fletcher

How To Train Your Algorithm Before AI Takes Over The World

Some experts fear AI will herald the end of mankind but if we train it well, the benefits could be unimaginable, experts say

by Nick Harding

Help Your Plants Beat the Heat With These Expert UAE Gardening Tips

Gardening in the summer sun can be a challenge but following these expert recommendations should have your plants weathering the sizzling season

by Tessy Koshy

Allergy Proof Your Home With These Simple Swaps

Follow these top tips from the co-founder of natural home care brand, Rooted Regimen, for an allergy-free home

by Soraya Sawan

The Cotton Conundrum: The True Farm-to-Closet Footprint of Our Favourite Fabric

Dubbed the ‘world’s dirtiest agricultural commodity’, approximately half of all textiles are made from cotton, but the production of this fashion and homeware staple has serious consequences for the planet

by Charlotte Ward