Luxury and sustainability might seem like polar opposites, but in recent years, an increasing number of high-end brands have been adopting eco-friendly and ethical practices. From sourcing materials responsibly to reducing waste and emissions, luxury fashion and lifestyle companies are embracing sustainability as a core value. The great thing about the rise of sustainable luxury is that it’s … [Read more...] about Ethical Elegance: The Rise of Sustainable Luxury
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1 Hotel Toronto Isn’t Like the Other
Sustainability, Luxury, and the Modern Hotel By DC Rutherford Few entities define their cities like hotels. They are cultural and architectural landmarks through which we can trace our histories and mythology. The Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, host to kings, queens, and Karsh. The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, in the centre of the city’s golden mile, where John and Yoko staged … [Read more...] about 1 Hotel Toronto Isn’t Like the Other
Making Homes Green in the Great White North
The New Sustainable By DC Rutherford I bought a house recently, a Craftsman built in 1910 in a rural community. The region is one many of you will find familiar—it’s susceptible to the unpredictable swings of a four-season climate. The polars of stifling summer heat and humidity and crippling winter storms are both what makes the area a delight and a challenge. Moving in mid-pandemic made … [Read more...] about Making Homes Green in the Great White North