Jeanologia finds way to slash water use in clothing production
Last year, the company saved more than 19,375,000 cubic metres of water, and eliminated more than 90 million kg of CO2.
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In Timor-Leste, seven discarded plastic bottles can be turned into a school uniform
Kassio has worked with the Branditall team to use special technology to convert plastic bottles into raw materials that can be added to the fabric production process.
Melbourne University students create sustainable Wonki seltzer brand
Three students of Monash University Gabriel Tucker, Max Moolman, and Bridget Lansell have unveiled…
SeaDifferently: A reusable toothbrush made from ocean plastic
The company has used natural bio-plastic filament and recycled post-consumer plastic to produce replaceable brush heads, while recycled ocean plastic has been collected to make the durable handle.
Great Wrap creates a potato peel-based cling film alternative
The company has extracted starch from potato peels and combined it with used cooking oil and a starchy root vegetable.
Tencel provides innovative fibre solutions for a sustainable textile industry
The brand has unveiled a lingerie collection made with branded lyocell and modal fibres.
RMIT engineers use recycled glass to make fire-resistant building cladding
The cladding includes 83 per cent of reusable glass, low amounts of plastic binders and fire-retardant additives.
Von Holzhausen creates plant-based leather strong enough for cars
The company’s plant-based leather is now being used not just in fashion, but on furniture, aeroplanes and yes, even in cars, where the whole concept was born.
Plastic waste recovered from beaches repurposed into Ocean Plastic cards by ING
Five tonnes of plastic debris is to be converted into Ocean Plastic cards by…
Norco to create plant-based offerings for milk lovers
Ben Menzies, of Norco, said the company wants to help Australian farmers while providing milk lovers with fresh products.
Aussie swimwear brand helps to reduce ocean pollution
The Lifestyle Co will continue to create a sustainable program that enables the company to run its business while also supporting the environment and its customers.
Bega Group to adopt recycled plastic bottles across all beverages
Customers can already find the 1.5-litre bottles of the Juice Brothers, Dare Iced Coffee, Big M, and Dairy Farmers Classic at shops.
How Brazilian coffee farmers are reducing their impact on the environment
The coffee industry estimates the South American nation’s coffee plantations now absorb around 10.5 tonnes of CO2 per hectare annually.
Korean Air creates cosmetics pouches made of upcycled life vests
In partnership with Korean beauty brand 107, six items are included in the pouches including a facial cleanser, face mist, moisturising cream, soap and shampoo.
Finnish startup generates umami flavour from plant-based products
The company aims to become the leading supplier of vegan umami by scaling its fermentation-based technology into an industrial-sized pilot plant.