William McDonough Monthly Mentions: February

Here’s a collection of some of the media mentions that William McDonough and his organizations have received in the last few weeks. Click on the heading to read the full article.

 

The Guardian | Big sustainability could mean big business When it comes to stories about the fate of the earth, headlines are usually dominated by tales of gloom and doom. And there’s certainly a great deal to be depressed about: global temperatures hit their highest levels ever last year, oceans are growing so warm and acidic that fisheries could be lost, and food and water systems are in decline…

Packaging Europe | Luxe Pack New York Presents an Exceptional Programme LUXE PACK NEW YORK, the only show in the USA dedicated to creative packaging, will spotlight more packaging suppliers than ever before, with 200 exhibitors participating this year…

Virtual Desktop | Designers Challenged to Spark a Sustainable Revolution The idea of “being green” is an idea now integrated into everyday life. Companies are creating and marketing products that are certified as organic, fair trade and environmentally friendly. But being eco-friendly is more than just a trend. It’s now part of a wider initiative to ensure engineering and design is sustainable…

Curbed Chicago | Manufacturing’s Green Future Taking Shape at Method’s New Pullman Plant Pullman’s press these last few weeks has focused on the neighborhood’s role in manufacturing’s past. But the forthcoming Method factory, set to open in April, will become a potent signifier of industry’s future. Designed by William McDonough+Partners, the $30 million factory is still a work in progress but nearly complete, with the outlines of the rooftop greenhouse beginning to take shape…