Leisure activities have a growing impact on the environment. The tourist industry has developed infrastructure that relocates more than 8 percent of the world’s population every year, and currently accounts for around 10 percent of the world’s gross national product. And our free-time activities are not limited to travel.
Sustainability – a fashion issue
Trade in textiles is highly international. Many different industries are involved in the cultivation of natural fibers – or the production of man-made fibers. Cotton farming, sheep farming, forestry, petrochemical and transportation are all industries…
Building an eco-boat
Raw materials from the forest can be used for much more than boards, timber, pulp and fuel. Sweden is a major innovator when it comes to developing technology to find new uses for wood. Recent research and development focuses for example on construction…
The (good) business of eco-shoes
The textile and footwear sectors are showing a growing interest in issues related to environmental and social responsibility. Shoe factory Kavat in Kumla, Sweden, founded in 1945, has found a niche in environmentally friendly children’s shoes. “A…
- The Sounds of Sailing—In a Motorboat
Sailors like to talk about the subtle joy of their boats’ interaction with the sea — the lapping waves, the rustling wind and the sound… - Environmental Glass Artisans
Lena Måwe is protective of the deep traditions that lie behind the art of glassblowing, even as she strives to reduce the environmental… - Bacteria Fight Golf Course Mold
Winter can be a tough time for the grass on golf courses in higher latitudes, with significant damage to greens and fairways often caused… - Energy-Smart Camping for All Seasons
Swedes have a large and growing passion for motor home and caravan camping, and there are many who use their recreational vehicles all year… - Vacuum Injection for Cleaner Boat Building
Sprayed polyester is a great material for building practical and inexpensive boats, but the process can be hazardous to workers and it releases… - A Tough, Portable Solar Lamp
After eight years as a management consultant for Accenture, civil engineer Linda Krondahl was looking for something new. Drawn to return… - Double Environmental Benefit from Biogas
It may be hard to see a great deal of environmental advantage in racecars screaming around a track, but that’s just what the backers…
