These thermal shirts from Lifelabs can help cut back energy usage
While the thermal clothing technology is not necessarily new, the company offers a more sustainable approach to thermal wear.
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How we can make our oral care routine more sustainable
Globally, 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are discarded each year. And because most tubes are made of mixed materials like aluminium and plastic, they are very difficult to recycle.
Norweigan startup designs solar-powered tuk-tuk to help ease traffic congestion
The company says its solar-powered tuk-tuk is designed for the city and perfect for quick transport, taxi, or product deliveries.
Alt-meat brands Get Plant’d and Future Farm debut in Coles supermarkets across Australia
Aussie shoppers will soon have more plant-based meat options at their grocery stores as two alt-meat brands debut in supermarkets nationwide.
Just Egg to be sold in Europe after winning regulatory approval
US-based Food tech company, Eat Just, has received approval from the European Commission for…
Aussie homewares brand offers closed-loop recycling to help cut textile waste
Nearly 330,000 tonnes of textiles are imported into Australia each year, with 305,000 tonnes discarded – with 240,000 tonnes getting thrown into landfills
Despite targets to reduce e-waste, Aussie businesses are prematurely discarding devices
Despite having sustainability targets in place, 63 per cent believe that having the latest mobile technology hardware at their disposal makes their organisation more attractive for workers to stay in their company.
This plastic-eating enzyme can break down waste within hours
Recycling is the most common way to cut down on plastic waste, but worldwide less than 10 per cent of all plastic has been recycled.
What motivates people to act more sustainably?
Deloitte has collected data from a survey of 23,000 people across 23 countries to see what motivates people to act more sustainably and how those decisions impact their choices.
Consumers in China driving demand for clean and eco-friendly beauty
According to a study by Goldman Sachs, the country’s cosmetics market, already the largest worldwide, will reach a $145 billion usd valuation by 2025.
Nike’s ISPA Link trainers are made modular for easier recycling
They are designed with three interlocking modules linked together by tension and without requiring glue.
Demand for vegan cheese to skyrocket as more people switch to plant-based diets
The report cited oat milk as the ideal ingredient for making plant-based cheeses due to its high protein content, its vitamin B, and that it is free of lactose and gluten.
Stanford Engineers develop solar panels that work even at night
One of the drawbacks of solar energy is that the current technology produces little power on cloudy days and zero at night.
One of the world’s biggest petroleum producers to ban single-use plastic bags
The implementation is based on the country’s single-use plastic policy that was launched in 2020.
Thrift and flips: Filipino designer ‘re-works’ old clothing for sustainable fashion
Most people don’t realise that thrifting goes far beyond your local Goodwill or Salvation Army store.