Hudson Store, Campus Hub: The Destination for Sustainable and Fashion-Forward Shopping

Apr 20 2023

In a bid to level up their sustainability game and leave a positive mark on the environment, Hudson Group’s newly opened Hudson Store in Campus Hub has been set up with sleek, aesthetic recyclable material.

That’s right, almost everything inside the store is made from recyclable material; that includes hangers, mannequins, interior fittings, tote bags and so much more. The material, ResisTek, is based on 100% recyclable plastic resins which is known for being very resistant and light.

Essentially, ResisTek is circular material that stands out for being super resistant and light, free of toxic substances and noted as being ‘unbreakable’, so you know they are in it for the long run.

Thanks to their environmentally-sound decision, the store’s mannequins are not only dressed in the finest threads Hudson Store has to offer, but are made from an infinitely recyclable material which is conscious of terrestrial and underwater ecosystems.

The fashion industry’s turbulent relationship with the Earth only makes decisions like these so much more important – so kudos to Hudson Group for investing in such a setup and here’s hoping other companies will follow in their footsteps!

In addition to the incomparable sustainability milestones Hudson Store has reached, one will also find a wide range of fashion and apparel choices under one roof. From grails like Tommy Jeans, Armani Exchange & Calvin Klein to timeless classics like Nike, New Look, Champion, Crocs, Vans, Converse and even sports apparel brands Under Armour and Sveltus.

Do you think more stores should adopt this approach?

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What if Malta had ice and snow? AI artist reimagines

Apr 20 2023

In the latest alternative universe created by artist @malta_ai, the Maltese islands have been reimagined as if they, for once, had some snowfall.

The islands are notorious for the summer heat – with snow being practically a non-occurring phenomenon except for the few times hail falls in winter.

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But @malta_ai figured that Malta might be suited for white roofs, snowy roads and frozen seasides. And they were right!

In the latest images generated through artificial intelligence, we got to see various localities return to the Christmas spirit just as summer gets closer!

What do you make of these?

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Scientists may have found a reason (and cure) for greying hair

Apr 20 2023

A group of scientists believe that they have discovered why hair turns grey as one ages, which could help develop new treatments to alter cells and reverse or even halt the process.

The new study suggests that stem cells may ‘get stuck’ as hair ages and lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour.

The research was led by New York University Grossman school of medicine investigator Qi Sun.

The researched focused on cells in the skin of mice and also found in humans melanocyte stem cells (or McSCs). Certain stem cells have a unique ability to transition between growth compartments in follicles.

These cells lose the ability to move with age and could result in greyness.

Hair colour is controlled by whether continually multiplying pools of McSCs within hair follicles get the signal to become mature cells. These make the protein pigments responsible for colour.

It was discovered that during normal hair growth the cells continually pivot between compartments of said developing hair follicle. It is inside these compartments where where McSCs are exposed to signals which influence the maturity.

The finding suggests that while hair ages, sheds and grows back, McSCs get stuck in the hair follicle bulge, causing the greyness.

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Engerer’s law on emissions and stability in pricing officially adopted

Apr 20 2023

MEP Cyrus Engerer’s law on the Market Stability Reserve of the European Emissions Trading System was officially signed in Strasbourg on Wednesday during an ad hoc signing ceremony organised by the Cabinet of President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.

The signing ceremony was also attended by the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Jessika Roswall, representing the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union as co-legislator with the European Parliament.

“Following the negotiations firstly within the European Parliament with all political groups and later with the Council of the European Union’s Presidency to reach an agreement, it is rewarding to see this legislation coming to life”, Engerer said. He added that, “Through this legislation we have sought to bring about the necessary changes which will strengthen the European emissions trading system. This is necessary for the EU to meet its climate goals by 2030 and to become energy-sovereign, through the reduction of its dependence on Russia’s fossil fuels.”

The official signatures come after a month from the vote which took place during the March plenary session whereby the law written by MEP Engerer received overwhelming support in the European Parliament. In fact the Report was voted by a majority of 81% of MEPs.

As Rapporteur, MEP Engerer was entrusted to lead negotiations on this law which is part of the EU’s Fit for 55 package of measures seeking to address the climate emergency.

Engerer’s priorities in this area focused on the protection of the most vulnerable sectors of our societies whilst still seeking to be as ambitious as possible in our green targets.

During his presentation of this legislation in last month’s plenary session he mentioned the challenges being faced by European citizens in the face of increased cost of living and energy prices following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. He said that addressing these realities should work hand in hand with achieving our green targets.

The law negotiated by MEP Engerer will now enter into force in the coming weeks ensuring that the current emissions trading system continues to meet the demands of the increased ambition in the EU’s climate goals.

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