NZ researchers find a way to convert single-use plastics into insulation foam
While biodegradable plastics are supposed to be good for the environment, they can’t be recycled – because they are designed to degrade quickly.
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Hyundai’s Genesis commits to an all-EV range by 2030, with eight body styles
The South Korean luxury car brand expects to produce 400,000 EVs annually by 2030.
Bespoke kicks designer Ceeze repurposes leftover uppers into crossbody bags
Range features two different Air Jordan 1 uppers on the bags front face, accented with scrap suede and napa leather, all sustainably sourced.
Social-impact organisation aims to light up 1500 Philippine homes with solar power
With the support of a Brighter Future For Next Generation, Women of Global Change is working with the rural community of the Dumagat people.
Cork at the core of Canadian shoe label Sole’s CO2negative commitment
“Simply reducing harm is not enough, we need to repair and remediate the damage that has been done to our planet.”
Eco-friendly My Soda shampoo range cuts plastic waste by 80 per cent
My Soda is the first haircare brand sold in Australian supermarkets to offer a sustainable refill solution.
Hush Puppies’ The Good Shoe: its most sustainable range yet
New collection is 100-per-cent sustainably produced using recycled Flyknit, a recycled post-consumer plastic turned into knit.
Research predicts plant-based dairy market will treble in size in 10 years
The market is currently dominated by almond milk, which achieved sales last year of about $6.5 billion.
Repurposed denim used in Naomi Osaka x Levi’s sustainable drop
‘The people’s champion’ of tennis has given Levi’s a whole new look with a sustainable four-piece denim collection.
Nude Lucy unveils conscious collection of activewear
Nude Active activewear is made from 75-per-cent recycled cotton.
Singapore’s Bambooloo eyes global rollout for eco-friendly homecare products
Singapore sustainable homecare brand Bambooloo is about to enter its next phase of growth…
Researchers discover viable alternative to aluminium foil crisp, coffee packets
A researcher in the UK has discovered a new, recyclable coating to replace the type of “metallised” packaging that blocks out oxygen.
Research shows how to cost-effectively cut carbon emissions from building materials
Engineers, architects and policymakers can reduce this upfront carbon impact at low to no additional capital cost.
UK football clubs urged to join fight against rubbish
Suffolk-based social entrepreneur Jason Alexander has embarked on his own eco-mission – to get UK football clubs to better manage their trash.
Allbirds launches activewear for carbon-conscious workouts
New Zealand-founded company expands into activewear made from natural materials: Eucalyptus tree fibre and Merino Wool.