Tom Ford and Lonely Whale reveal finalists for alternative plastic innovation contest
logically degradable alternatives” to an estimated 180 billion thin-film plastic polybags used by the industry to transport products worldwide each year.
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UK paper company unveils 3D packaging concept from recyclable wood pulp
Dubbed Colorform, the product is made using thermoforming, a process based on custom-made “moulds” to create the exact shape of packaging that a brand needs.
Microplastics are shrinking our mussels
Mussels in Port Philip Bay are ingesting microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics and affecting their ability to reproduce, shares RMIT University eco-toxicologist Dr Charlene Trestrail.
Vegan-friendly restaurants to visit in Metro Manila
To help satisfy your curiosity (and cravings), Viable.Earth listed some of the most popular vegan-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila.
Singapore banks open city’s first solar-powered ATM kiosk
The kiosk boasts a 30 per cent annual energy consumption sourced from self-generated solar energy from the solar roof panels.
Wanda fish teams up with US university to develop sustainable cultivated fish fillets
Producing seafood from fish cells is a niche within the alt-protein scene that is rapidly gaining popularity in the collaborative exploration to address the challenges of the seafood industry.
These brick-like solar panels can turn regular walls into power generators
The product, dubbed Solar Brick, boasts up to 330w per panel while creating a facade of a traditional masonry brick.
Dubai start-up finds a way to produce fresh water from the ocean without electricity
The evaporation method produces no waste and can be performed without electricity.
Delicious dairy-free ice cream you can find in the UK
Traditionally, ice cream is made with milk from cows, raised to produce milk their entire lives.
New Zealand’s Re.stor seeks to eliminate single-use plastics with water-free cleaning products
The start-up’s new range aims to eliminate the transport of excessive water by replacing traditional cleaning products with a concentrated solid version that users can prepare in their own homes.
Sustainable steps: sneakers that won’t cost the planet
Investing in a pair of good quality shoes and learning to keep them in tip-top shape is the best for the planet (and your wallet).
New Zealand’s Miruku raises $2.4m to develop animal-free dairy protein
The company seeks to pivot to more sustainable production for farmers and food systems by pioneering animal-free dairy protein.
RMIT shares how it cut its carbon emissions by 74 per cent
“RMIT is moving with urgency to address climate change by reducing our carbon emissions across every aspect of our operations globally to become carbon neutral by 2025,” said Prof. Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT.
3D-printed ‘nano-skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
The novel method has the potential to increase sustainable fuel and bio-electricity in the future.
Japan’s Kagome and 2Foods team up to develop ‘fluffier’ plant-based alt-eggs
According to the joint venture, by implementing a technology called “the vegetable semi-ripening method” (patent pending), they can produce a plant-based egg with a soft, fluffy texture similar to omelettes made from chicken eggs