Writing pens made entirely from discarded plastic
Discarded plastic bottles are being reincarnated as writing pens by the Japanese company Pilot.
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Recycled plastic building sets offer parents a sustainable toys choice
Swiss toymaker Geomag has a mission to encourage playing together for a healthy planet.
Australian alt-meat maker eyes growing Chinese demand for plant-based foods
China consumes 28 per cent of the world’s meat, including half of all pork, with the average Chinese person now eating 63kg of meat a year.
Most consumers ‘overconfident and confused’ about household waste recycling
A study by Nestlé Australia shows 88 per cent of consumers are putting everyday household items in the wrong bin.
Australian bus company commits to $100m hydrogen fuel cell fleet conversion
Emerald Coaches will move from using 1 million litres of diesel a year to zero emissions.
Facebook climate change fact-checking, training commitment gets a COP26 boost
“We have an opportunity and a responsibility to make a real difference” in fighting the climate crisis, says senior executive.
Sustainable bicycles made from bamboo help change lives
Sustainable bikes from Ghana and Australia are light, strong and change lives through a positive impact on people and the planet.
Plastic waste is to be used to build new Melbourne city tram stops
Developing new value-added products through advanced manufacturing will create demand for recycled plastics.
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.
Why we launched Viable.Earth
“Unbiased news for those curious about sustainable fashion, food, packaging and energy – and plant-based foods. No preaching. No militancy. Every step counts.”
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.