Sustainability is good for the bottom line, Australian business execs agree
Most business leaders agree that sustainable products and services have become an expectation for consumers and investors alike.
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Futuristic Manta 5 water e-bike from New Zealand chalks up 1000 sales
Using technology borrowed from America’s Cup yachts, the Manta 5 replicates the experience of cycling on roads on water.
Smoove and Zoov make electric bike rental flexible for long term to one-off rides
Smoove and Zoov, which joined forces in April, collectively operate in more than 20 cities around the world, including Moscow, Vancouver, Paris and Helsinki.
Inditex to start charging for paper bags in Spanish stores
Customers of 1400 stores will be asked to pay euro 12c if they require a paper bag – and the scheme could be expanded to other markets.
AFL Players for Climate Action want to kick goals for climate change awareness
More than 260 players from one of Australia’s largest professional sporting codes are seeking more action on tackling global warming.
Oatly Singapore plant opens in JV with Yeo’s
New factory will supply alt-milk to meet growing consumer demand in Asia.
US pea-protein specialist Puris doubles capacity
Named the most innovative food company in the world by Fast Company earlier this year, Puris was an early innovator in the alt-meat space.
From waste coffee husks to futuristic keep cup – with the aid of 3D technology
Working backwards, Vert Design created a product specifically to generate economic demand for waste.
Trial alt-eggs, alt-shrimp join Nestle plant-based foods offer
Both products look remarkably like the real things – but are vegan, containing soy proteins and omega-3 fatty acids.
Modibodi’s leak-proof underwear is saving billions of single-use products from landfills
“We believe that changing the world should be as easy as changing your underwear.”
After B Corp milestone, Ecostore eyes the next step on its sustainability journey
“Now is the time for organisations to drive the agenda on social wealth creation and environmental responsibility to make the world a better place.”
US inventor’s Yowel system reduces paper-towel waste
Globally, 254 million tonnes of used paper towels are dumped annually.
Ikea, H&M lead quest to identify harmful chemicals in recyclable materials
“With industry collaboration, we can overcome common challenges on our way to transform to a circular business.”
Boots UK recycling program expanded to 700 stores
After a successful trial at 50 stores, UK retailer Boots has expanded its Recycle at Boots program across the kingdom.