Italian scientists discover way to upcycle gold from discarded sim cards
Finding ways such as this recent discovery is crucial to re-use rare metals in a low-cost, low-energy, and non-toxic way.
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French startup turns beer waste to alt-meat protein
Using leftover yeast from breweries, the company manufactures a nutritious, flavourful and versatile protein.
Igloo ditches styrofoam coolers for biodegradable alternative
After 75 years, the company is ditching styrofoam coolers for a more biodegradable alternative made from paraffin wax and recycled paper.
Korean scientists create waterproof paper straws that don’t turn soggy
Using the new nanocrystal coating, the paper straws do not get soggy and do not generate many bubbles when used with carbonated drinks.
Kimberly-Clark’s recycling trial turns disposable nappies into compost
The Nappy Loop uses anaerobic digestion to convert the soiled nappies into nutrient-rich compost.
Scientists find way to “mop up” microplastics using magnets
Researchers say new approach works in an hour rather than the days it takes existing technology.
7 plastic-free chewing gum brands to try
There’s a lot to chew when it comes to gum. Here’s a fact: three out of four people worldwide don’t realise chewing gum is made from plastic.
German plant-based skincare brand Studio Botanic launches in Hong Kong
Founded on the principle of “less is more,” the brand uses fewer ingredients than traditional cosmetics to minimise its environmental impact.
Edible insects: Would you eat crickets as corn chips?
Beyond being edible, bugs can actually – surprisingly, excitingly – be delicious…
Brownes switches to ocean-bound plastic for its dairy packaging
Brownes claims its move will save some 2.7 million virgin plastic tubs from being produced each year.
8 plant-based alt-meat brands you can find in New Zealand supermarkets
We’re sharing a list of plant-based alt-meat brands you can find easily in New Zealand supermarkets…
Good Meat serves latest version of cultivated chicken at COP27
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UNIPCC) has hailed cultivated meat as a “transformative” approach to emissions reduction.
Scientists develop plastic upcycling process that can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The researchers have built a reactor that creates a continuous flow of propylene that can be converted into PP using current technology – making the project scalable and rapidly implementable.
Modibodi: On offsets and building a sustainable underwear brand
“As a concept, Modibodi’s reusable products are a great option for customers looking to reduce carbon emissions in their daily habits.”
Yoona Indonesia launches All Night variant to eco-friendly sanitary pads
The company says the pads are biodegradable within six to 12 months, which makes them more environmentally friendly than traditional pads.