Family-owned business from Chesapeake Bay makes alt-seafood from plants
According to the company, mimicking seafood flavours using plants wasn’t easy, but it can be done.
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Fruit waste and algae mixed to create biodegradable alt-leather
The plant-based textile is versatile and waterproof. In addition, it’s malleable to be hardened to create accessories like buttons and softened as fabric for clothing or bags.
Brazilian denim label partners with Polygiene to improve product longevity
Aside from providing odour protection, the company shares that the combination of technologies from Polygiene help reduce the number of times a product needs to be washed – saving time, energy, money – extending the product’s lifespan.
Filipino brand makes sustainable activewear from recycled bottles
Seeking to make sustainable activewear more accessible in the Philippines, Leslie Yu and Shiaira…
9 Innovative food waste solutions around the world
Scientists, innovators, and social entrepreneurs are beginning to develop solutions to tackle food waste. We’ve chosen nine of them.
Temperature-adapting glass from Singapore could help cut energy costs
During summer, the glass suppresses the sun’s heat while boosting “radiative cooling” – a natural phenomenon where heat emits through surfaces towards the cold – to make the room cooler.
Modibodi launches leakproof swimwear made from recycled material
“This is the new normal in swimwear because unexpected leaks occur to most of us, and our swimwear should work better for our bodies,” said Kristy Chong, founder and CEO, Modibodi
This Aussie skincare brand uses fully compostable packaging
“Our innovative and sustainable packaging is intrinsically tied to Ewe Care’s core values,” said Nicole Gilliver, co-founder, Ewe Care.
The best trees to plant in India for cleaner air
Researchers in India screened 26 plant species along the National Highway-21, from plains to high altitude passes, to check which plants are best to incorporate along roadsides to minimise the effects of pollutants from vehicles and help produce cleaner air.
California grocers must donate, not toss, unsold edible food, under new law
Depending on the municipality’s infrastructure, the waste will either be converted into compost or generate energy in the form of biogas.
Starbucks UK ditches dairy-free alt-milk surcharge
The company currently offer five dairy-free options in the UK: almond, coconut, oat, soy, and its own Nut Blend made from a blend of rice milk, hazelnuts, and cashews.
Burger King launches vegan nuggets in the UK
The vegan nuggets – made from soy and plant proteins – taste the same as their chicken-based counterparts, the company says.
Eco-friendly footwear brands you can find in Singapore
In Singapore, nearly 22 million pairs of shoes are sold each year Here’s how to source the eco-friendliest.
Doosan Bobcat unveils the world’s first all-electric compact front-end loader
The T7X boasts of being the first loader of its kind, fully powered by lithium-ion batteries.
It’s obvious: more trees mean cleaner air, a new study shows
The study was conducted on seven urban settings in Gothenburg using the sample leaves of a pin oak tree, deciduous tree, and even a conifer, a black pine.