Ozone’s
dayof days
In the20years
since theUnited
NationsGeneral
Assemblymade 16September
International Day for the
Preservationof theOzoneLayer,
great strideshavebeenmade in
the reductionof ozone-depleting
substances in theatmosphere.
Asa result of global efforts, the
ozone layer isexpected to recover
around themiddleof thiscentury,
but there remainchallenges
ahead in thephasingout of some
substances.The fitting theme for
thisyear’sawarenesscampaign
is
OzoneLayerProtection:The
MissionGoesOn
.
ozone.unep.org
ModelBehaviour
Internationalmodel andactressLilyCole is fast becominga force tobe
reckonedwithwheregreen issuesareconcerned.Not contentwithbeing
apatronof sustainabilitycharityPopulationMattersor designinga rangeof
trainers for ecoaccessories labelVeja insupport of SkyRainforestRescue,
Colehasalso launchedan innovativegift economysocial networkcalled
Impossible.Thewebsiteandappencouragepeople todo things for others
for free,withuserspostingwishesand/or offering to fulfil the requestsof
others.Thewebsite ishosted throughacarbon-neutral company in Iceland
andany futureprofitswill be reinvested tohelp fuel Impossible’saimof
creatingamorecollaborativeeconomy.
impossible.com
september2014
20
FLYTO
copenhagen
fourtimesdaily;
newyorkjfk
daily.
brusselsairlines.com
eco
words
emmahowarth
Open-air art
Copenhagen’sNytorvsquare
is transformed thismonth into
anopen-air gallerycuratedby
Københavnergrøn (Copenhagen
Green) aspart of thecity’s
EuropeanGreenCapital 2014year.
Ondisplayare 100striking images
featuring theDanishcapital’smost
enticingwaters,photogenicparks,
urbanhavens, greenspacesand
sustainability initiatives.Don’t
missMikkel Grabowski’seerily
beautiful Sorgenfri PalaceGarden
tree.Theexhibition runsuntil
19October.
kobenhavnergron.dk
//Shorts
REXFEATURES; AMYDREHER
9/11MemorialMuseum
The recentlyopenedNational 9/11MemorialMuseum inNewYork liesbeneath theMemorial
Plaza,wherevisitorsmake theirwaydownagentle incline to theoriginal foundation level for
interactiveexhibitionsandareas for contemplation.Aboveground, theplaza’sserenesetting,
surroundedbymore than200swampwhiteoak trees, isamoving tribute to lives lost in2001.
Apoignant symbol of hope, growthand resilience, this thrivinggreeneryalsoensures that the
Memorial Plaza&Museum isoneof themost sustainablemonumentsever constructed.The
plazaactsasagreen roof for themuseum, stationandother facilitiesbelow,withpaving
suspendedover troughsof loose, uncompactedsoil that allows for adequatewater andnutrient
supplyandhealthy treegrowth.Rainwater iscollected instorage tanksbelowgroundand this
harvestedwatermeets themajorityof irrigation requirements.
Aswell asprovidingamemorial for familiesand local communitiesdirectlyaffectedby the
events in 1993and2001, the9/11MemorialMuseumhas fast becomeapopular tourist
attraction for visitorswishing to reflect, remember andpay their respects.
911memorial.org
