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At this year's London Fashion Week, Malwee one of Brazil's largest names in everyday clothing announced a t-shirt capable of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The Ar.voree t-shirt, which borrows its name from árvore, the Portuguese word for tree, absorbs CO2 while worn. When the t-shirt is washed, the captured CO2 reacts with regular laundry detergent and is broken down into sodium bicarbonate. Absorbent agents in the fabric are simultaneously recharged, and the process can start all over again: wear, capture, wash, repeat.Malwee partnered with Singapore-based startup Xinterra, which combined AI and high-throughput experimentation to develop its COzTERRA fabric finish from scratch to patent application in just 11 months. Malwee will be rolling out Ar.voree t-shirts later this year and claims a single tee can capture 12.6 grams of CO2, with 25 shirts absorbing as much as one mature tree does in a day.Meanwhile, new Singapore label Kemunna just opened waitlists for its two inaugural t-shirts, both of which were treated with COzTERRA. One simply says, "CO2 capture in progress," while the other fittingly references then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's 1967 vision of transforming Singapore into a green and lush Garden City and shows iconic Peranakan shophouses "reimagined with an AI solar-punk twist." By turning a ubiquitous piece of clothing into an active participant in fighting climate change, COzTERRA, Malwee and Kemunna challenge conventional notions of eco-friendly fashion. As COzTERRA puts it, the textile treatment enables every human to become a CO2 removal agent. One to get it on early?
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Despite countless attempts by entrepreneurial engineers, residential wind power hasn't gained widespread adoption, primarily due to inefficiency at small scale and in built-up neighborhoods. Additionally, noise, vibration, aesthetic concerns, high upfront costs and potential structural complications have limited the appeal of rooftop turbines compared to solar panels.
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In the Philippines, the Christmas season spans the entire length of the 'ber' months, starting in September. To celebrate the unofficial yet widely-embraced start of the festive period, Manila-based cafe and coffee roaster Commune teamed up with Google Philippines on a limited edition Bibingka Latte. Drawing inspiration from a traditional Filipino Christmas delicacy, the espresso and steamed milk drink is topped with shredded queso de bola and salted egg, and decorated with a torched banana leaf.
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Every year, millions of airline passengers check in their luggage and never see it again. Eton, the Swedish menswear brand, has unveiled an innovative after-sales offering that transforms the frustration of lost bags into a novel brand experience. Dubbed 'The Phoenix Service,' it's a lifetime travel insurance for the company's iconic White Signature Twill Shirt.The free service promises to replace any White Signature Twill Shirt lost in checked baggage. After customers provide the airline's documentation confirming their missing luggage, Eton will send them a brand-new shirt. By addressing a common travel headache, the brand positions its product as more than just an article of clothing; it's a reliable companion that its wearer can't be without. Eton's creative approach to customer care exemplifies what we call EMPATHY ENSURANCE: brands stepping up to provide meaningful post-purchase support in an uncertain world. By offering lifetime travel insurance for its iconic White Signature Twill Shirt, Eton addresses a familiar pain point and transforms it into an opportunity to demonstrate empathy and care. The Phoenix Service exemplifies how brands can combine practical problem-solving with emotional reassurance to foster stronger connections with consumers and secure their increasingly elusive loyalty.
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In a bid to encourage more sustainable urban mobility, a UK municipality is testing an innovative traffic light system that gives priority to cyclists. The trial uses AI-powered sensors to detect approaching riders and automatically adjust signal timings in their favor. The system, installed on the A34 Stratford Road, near Blythe Valley, where a cycle lane crosses a highway, employs video cameras and artificial intelligence to identify cyclists from up to 30 meters away.As bikes approach, the lights for motorists turn red, while cyclists are given a green signal. By removing stops and starts, cycling becomes more appealing and efficient, potentially leading to fewer car trips, reduced traffic congestion and improved air quality. While the Stratford Road pilot prioritizes people on bikes, the lights can be programmed to favor different user groups based on time of day or a location's specific needs, and can adapt as urban mobility patterns evolve. The technology used here is by VivaCity; ViNotion developed a similar model that's being rolled out in various municipalities in the Netherlands.Traffic management has long prioritized cars. Improving flow for cyclists and pedestrians represents a shift towards urban planning that is both more human-centric and more aligned with sustainability goals. If successful, these systems could accelerate the adoption of cycling as a primary mode of transit. And inject a bit of AI magic into people's daily commutes
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