Whittaker’s launches plant-based Oat Milk chocolate
The latest addition to confectioner’s permanent range is a result of two years of perfecting the recipe – with a bit of Kiwi ingenuity.
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Coca-Cola’s Bonaqua launches first ‘label-less’ bottles
A transition to label-less bottles is part of Coca-Cola’s World Without Waste initiative that rolled out in 2018, that aims to “collect and recycle a bottle or can for every one it sells” by 2030.
Top 10 realistic tips for a greener kitchen
Sustainable options are usually the more “frugal” ones too, so if you’re thinking about saving resources, these tips we’ll share for a greener kitchen will also save you money.
Wacoal Philippines recycling old bras into eco-friendly fuel
This plan makes use of worn-out bras that would otherwise be disposed of in the bin, included in to the 15 million tonnes of textile waste generated each year.
Japanese researchers create ‘edible’ cement from fruit scraps
In 2019, Japan produced approximately 5.7 million tonnes of food waste, which it aims to reduce significantly by 2030.
Israeli startup creates a fully compostable alternative to flexible plastic
timated $200 billion usd by 2025. However, only 4 per cent of flexible plastic packaging gets recycled and the rest ends up in landfills.
Researchers create packing material made from pineapple waste
The sustainable packing material is made from the core and rind of the fruit and is both edible and compostable.
Kiwi research shows red meat has nutritional advantage over plant-based alternatives
Meat industry-funded study compares impact of burritos on blood, digestive systems and mood for four hours after consumption.
NSW exempts straws from plastic bans for medical and disability use
As demand increases for plastic alternatives, so do the concern from the disability community on how plastic-straw bans will create additional difficulties in their existing struggles.
How Australia’s Go for Zero makes sustainable shopping easier
The online marketplace offers more than 2000 products from 104 Australian-owned brands, which the company says it they has researched, tested, and found to be toxin- and plastic-free.
H&M accused of breaching ‘greenwashing’ laws after sustainability index credibility questioned
Authorities claim data from the Higg Index used to substantiate sustainability claims is misleading.
8 simple ways to practice sustainability when working from home
The recent pandemic has brought drastic changes to the world – including the way people work. Experts now see working from home as the “new normal”.
South Africa bans the use of meat-related names for plant-based products
The new regulation flies in the face of the government’s plans to introduce legislation to tackle climate change and has received mixed reactions from the food industry.
Ben & Jerry’s joins Canopy’s initiative, commits to more sustainable packaging
The ice cream company will reduce packaging material use by design, maximise recycled and alternative fibres (such as agricultural residues), use FCS-certified wood and continue to be free of forest fibre.
Unilever, Marriot, Kraft are transitioning to cage-free egg supply chains
An estimated 1 billion eggs are laid by hens each year, most of which are from conventional battery cages.