The refill stations are part of the company’s initiatives to encourage consumers to lead more sustainable lifestyles by offering them options to reuse their plastic bottles instead of putting them to waste.
Opening an average website on the internet produces almost two grams of C02 per page view.
The product, dubbed Pluumo, is made using surplus feathers from down and poultry.
“These results suggest that menu labelling, particularly labels warning that an item has high climate impact, can be an effective strategy for encouraging more sustainable food choices in a fast food setting,” says lead author, Julia Wolfson, associate professor in the Department of International Health at the Bloomberg School.
The beauty industry is far from innocent in contributing to the planet’s pollution. It produces 120 billion packaging units annually — most of which aren’t refillable or recyclable.
The porous material claims to efficiently remove microplastics in water and small-sized VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Liang’s appointment follows the Singapore Green Plan 2030, launched in 2021, as part of the government’s 10-year strategy in strengthening the country’s commitment to the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Paris Agreement
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Don’t fret; there is still much hope, thanks to scientists and researchers who tirelessly work non-stop to find solutions to pollution.
Finding ways such as this recent discovery is crucial to re-use rare metals in a low-cost, low-energy, and non-toxic way.
Using leftover yeast from breweries, the company manufactures a nutritious, flavourful and versatile protein.
After 75 years, the company is ditching styrofoam coolers for a more biodegradable alternative made from paraffin wax and recycled paper.
Using the new nanocrystal coating, the paper straws do not get soggy and do not generate many bubbles when used with carbonated drinks.
The Nappy Loop uses anaerobic digestion to convert the soiled nappies into nutrient-rich compost.
Researchers say new approach works in an hour rather than the days it takes existing technology.
