How Bengalaru’s ‘informal’ waste pickers help a global brand achieve circularity
Informal waste pickers play a crucial role in waste management and a circular economy.
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Anew plant-based luncheon alt-meat launches in Singapore
Developed by the company’s in-house research and development team and manufactured in Singapore, the luncheon meat is non-GMO, Cholesterol free, trans-fat free, with no added preservatives. I
UK scientists discover way to break down PLA plastic using only UV light
is could make the plastic much more biodegradable in the natural environment, for example in the ocean or in a garden compost heap.”
Ralph Lauren unveils first Cradle to Cradle certified product
American luxury giant Ralph Lauren unveiled its first Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified product…
Tree planting initiatives can do more harm than good, new research finds
logists have sounded the alarm on this for over a decade. But no one’s had a hard number about how much this is happening,” explains Matthew Fagan, lead researcher and assistant professor of geography and environmental systems at UMBC.
Apac consumers willing to pay a premium for sustainable products, research finds
However, despite the intent, consumers stated in the survey that their actions fall short because of barriers.
7 Simple sustainability ideas for new mums (or dads)
On average, a baby uses 2500 diapers and 3000 baby wipes in a single year.
These low-emissions travel cups are solar-fired
“We are transforming our business and using our resources to inspire change,” said Renton Bishopric, director, Pottery for the Planet.
Pacific Partnerships to develop large-scale solar farm in Australia
Glenrowan Solar Farm in Northern Victoria, is the first large-scale solar farm to be owned and developed by the Australian contractor as principal.
KitKat gets packed in 30 per cent recycled soft plastic paper
The wrapper is also the company’s first soft plastic food wrapper globally to use recycled content.
These seaweed pellets can potentially replace plastic at scale
Seaweed is known as the “ocean’s equivalent of trees” because it helps absorb carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.
Miss eggs? Here are 7 vegan egg substitutes you can find in Australia
New research suggests that nearly a third of consumers worldwide are open to eating plant-based eggs instead of conventional ones.
Sustainable period products with minimal impact on the planet
A sustainable period cycle doesn’t have to eliminate pads or tampons. There are eco-friendly versions available in the market that one can mix and match depending on what feels comfortable for their body.
Yay! Foods marinated plant-based feta now available in Woolworths
“We were approached directly by Woolworths because their team recognised our brand as one of the best vegan cheese products on the market,” recall Yay! Foods co-founders, sisters Nergiz Yuksel and Nalin Arileo.
Tasmanian seaweed company wins $3.8m grant to help cut methane emissions
The expansion will help supplement over 400,000 cattle annually, eliminating an estimated one million tonnes of CO2 emissions from livestock each year.