21 zero-waste and sustainable school supplies
We have curated a list of reusable, sustainable, and zero-waste school supplies to help minimise your carbon footprint.
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Lobsters have feelings too: UK body launches crustacean welfare standards
After the recent discovery that decapod crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and prawns are sentient creatures, companies in the UK will face the first-ever assessment of welfare standards for crustaceans.
Australia’s Grill’d launches ‘world first’ seaweed-fed beef burger
The burger chain says it seeks to empower diners at 61 of its restaurants to be eco-friendly, all while still enjoying beef.
Waste not, want not: Taiwan to ban disposable amenities from hotels
“We hope people can cultivate the habit of bringing their toiletries with them when they travel and reuse containers whenever possible,” said the EPA.
Swedish kids clothing brand PO.P launches pre-loved trading platform
Dubbed PO.P Second Hand, the new platform is a destination for buyers and sellers of pre-loved clothing instead of opting for second-hand offers from third-party resellers.
Watsons Philippines opens its second refilling station, at The Block SM City
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.
New Zealand internet startup aims to offer Kiwis ‘sustainable surfing’
Opening an average website on the internet produces almost two grams of C02 per page view.
London startup develops styrofoam alternative from feathers
The product, dubbed Pluumo, is made using surplus feathers from down and poultry.
Consumers eat less beef when fast food chains disclose its climate impact
“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.
Zero-waste and eco-friendly ways to remove makeup
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.
Researchers find way to purify water using eco-friendly materials
The porous material claims to efficiently remove microplastics in water and small-sized VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Singapore appoints its first Government chief sustainability officer
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
Just what is a sustainable diet? (and steps to make the switch)
We explain what eating sustainably means, together with some simple steps to make the switch!
8 innovative packaging alternatives to plastic
Don’t fret; there is still much hope, thanks to scientists and researchers who tirelessly work non-stop to find solutions to pollution.
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.