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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and an opportunity to make choices that lead to comfortable celebrations for future generations. By choosing sustainable and ethically sourced gifts, we make the holidays unique, contribute to a healthier environment, and reduce the future impact of climate change.  Dig into this list of sustainable gift ideas perfect for the women in your life. This year, we focused on clothing brands that offer recycling of their products, environmentally responsible personal care, and ethically made jewelry. This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item through one of these links, we…

Banyan Tree Dubai officially opened its doors to welcome its first guests on 2 December 2023. The former Caesars Palace Dubai resort located on Bluewaters has now become the first Banyan Tree property in Dubai. In September, Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group agreed a deal with Dubai Holding to reflag the resort. As part of a long-term strategic partnership agreement between Accor and Banyan Tree Group signed in 2016, Banyan Tree Dubai will be co-operated by Banyan Tree Group and Ennismore, following a similar operational model applied in Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb, Qatar and Banyan Tree AlUla,…

WASHINGTON — As Congress negotiates the White House’s $106 billion supplemental aid request for Israel, Ukraine and U.S. border security, fights over immigration policy have tied up the request. The White House sent its proposal that includes nearly $14 billion in supplemental border security funding to Congress in late October, but it will likely look different after going through the House and Senate. Congress only has a couple of weeks until recess to pass the supplemental measure. A small bipartisan group of six senators in the Senate is trying to put together a border security package. Those six senators include Democrats Chris Murphy of…

Max Buondonno/CNN Underscored You’ve heard me talk about products from Nomad before. From sweet straps for your Apple Watch to all-in-one charging solutions, the company is one of the best accessory makers for Apple devices. Some of its most popular and well-known products are its leather cases, and now the brand is adding a new one designed for the iPad Pro. Called the Leather Folio, the case is designed to keep your iPad thin and light while protecting it with rich, high-quality leather. And, as you’d expect, it’s one of the best leather cases you’ll find for the iPad on…

Digitalization can cross off multiple lines on fashion’s sustainability to-do list, from waste reduction to lower resource consumption. This intersection of environmental action and technological innovation was discussed in multiple sessions at the World Fashion Convention co-hosted by the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF). Speakers shared how gaining a better read on demand with artificial intelligence reduces overproduction and waste, how virtual design cuts back on sample creation and how using scannable technology for care and product labels can reduce material use. “[Sustainability] is a direct correlation with digital in…

(CNN) — With at least 25 states and 50,000 miles under her belt, Frankie may just be the most well-traveled goat in the United States.The domesticated animal, a pygmy/Nigerian dwarf cross, spends several months of the year traveling around the US in an Airstream with her devoted owners Cate Battles and husband Chad, who’ve been married for around a decade.“We didn’t know how well she was going to do with traveling,” Cate tells CNN Travel. “But she took to it right away. Frankie is a great travel buddy.”Over the years, they’ve traveled to places like the deserts of the Southwest, the…

Welcome to the world of contemporary kitchen design. Our modern kitchen ideas move beyond the pared-back boxy styles of old to explore the exciting range of materials and finishes now available for cabinetry, floors and walls. Newer kitchen ideas focus on creating mood and recognize the time we spend in the space – so versatility, comfort, lighting and entertainment have become super important.  The old cliché of ‘hub of the home’ is truer than ever – all life happens here, so even dedicated work stations are finding their way into modern kitchen layouts. Appliances are quieter, while new technology is super-connected so…

WASHINGTON — As Congress negotiates the White House’s $106 billion supplemental aid request for Israel, Ukraine and U.S. border security, fights over immigration policy have tied up the request. The White House sent its proposal that includes nearly $14 billion in supplemental border security funding to Congress in late October, but it will likely look different after going through the House and Senate. Congress only has a couple of weeks until recess to pass the supplemental measure. A small bipartisan group of six senators in the Senate is trying to put together a border security package. Those six senators include…

Road Affair is reader-supported and may earn commission from purchases made through links in this article. In today’s travel world, it’s nearly impossible to travel without a phone or internet access. We use our phones for mobile boarding tickets, maps and directions, looking up restaurants, keeping in touch with our travel companions, and messaging family back home. Planning for a holiday now means planning how you’re going to use your phone abroad, but what is the best way to use your phone abroad? Well, the answer to that is eSIMs! If you haven’t heard of eSIMs, then we are about…

The IPO is likely to force a moment of truth: will the statements from lawmakers and calls for action by the SEC amount to much in practice? And for those focused on sustainability in the fashion industry, the reckoning will also be in how investors and consumers to a degree — both of whom have increasingly proclaimed the importance of social and environmental responsibility — react to the public offering.“I am curious to see how investors will position themselves after claiming for years ESG was at the core of their investment considerations,” says Fanny Moizant, co-founder and president of Vestiaire Collective.The…