Aussie startup creates anti-bacterial scrubs from recycled bottles
The fabric dubbed Arma Tech can withstand 100 washes and inhibit the growth of viruses and bacteria.
Posts by
Kaycee Enerva
UK researchers find way to upcycle microfibres from textile waste
The device, dubbed XFilter, is similar to filters in vacuum cleaners and tumble driers described that collect microfibres during laundry.
Lab-grown gems, recycled gold: we talk with sustainable jeweller The Prestwick Place
“We do not support environmentally devastating practices and we do not buy any newly-mined precious metals.”
8 plant-based meal kits you can try in the US
If you’re looking to try plant-based meal kits, Viable.Earth has curated a list of plant-based meal kits you can find in the US to help you get started.
Ikea increases transparency of wood products with new global supply map
“People are curious to know more about how we work,” said Ulf Johansson, global wood supply and forestry manager at Ikea.
China’s Haofood launches plant-based “pulled chicken” from peanuts
The company says its Carefree Pulled Chickless is made using extrusion technology that creates a rich fibrous structure and texturised product similar to real chicken fibres.
Meet The Good Cup: A fully sustainable takeaway coffee cup – lid included
The sustainable takeaway cup also packs flat, saving storage space and energy during transport, and is designed so that the top flap is built into the cup itself, folding and locking into place when closed to create a “lid”.
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.
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.