Plastic waste is spoiling the lands of Wessel Islands archipelago
“The waste is worse than it has ever been, and it’s continuing to get worse after every wet season.”
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Victoria’s Warrnambool Stadium goes solar, building awareness and aiding disaster relief
The solar and battery installation at Warrnambool Stadium includes a 31.5kW rooftop solar system and16.3kWh of battery storage with backup power.
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into solid matter
According to the researchers, their decarbonisation method is more scalable than other procedures, making it possible to become a commercially viable solution in reducing carbon emissions for heavy industries such as steel and cement.
Modibodi launches world-first biodegradable leakproof underwear
According to the company, the range took over two years of lab testing and development using a combination of natural and bioengineered synthetic textiles.
Filipino students create eco-conscious game teaching kids zero-waste principles
“Admittedly, it is quite difficult to develop environment-friendly habits, but every little change in habits can help, and we wanted to make these practices seem easy to turn into a routine,” shares Dr Beatrice Lapa, founder, Senshi Labs.
Future EV batteries could be made from trees
Kari Nikunen, director of pilot and demo plants, Stora Enso, shares that the company is currently developing alternatives to the scarce raw materials using Lingin, a macromolecule found in plants.
UK lab creates eco-friendly lithium batteries from granite
This recent breakthrough will help pave the way for a local supply chain.
Credible sustainability websites you need to know
As people learn more about how their behaviour harms the planet, they are also coming up with countless ways to educate themselves, improve their lifestyles, and lower their impact on the environment.
French design students turn used chewing gum into skateboard wheels
The students started their project by installing special collection boards where passersby can stick their used chewing gums rather than spitting or dropping them on the floor.
Kao to relaunch sun care brand Allie with new range of reef-safe products
Scientists often cite rising temperature in oceans because of climate change as the main culprit, but other studies show that chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate also cause coral damage and bleaching.
Italian designer spins fabric from spoiled milk
One shirt takes less than half a gallon of milk to create, and the final product is “enticingly soft” and doesn’t smell like milk at all.
Chanel launches No.1, its first-ever range of sustainable beauty products
This marks the brand’s first release of a diverse range of eco-conscious products in one collection.
Yara and Lantmännen sign first-ever commercial agreement for fossil-free fertilisers
Many food crops are heavily dependent on nitrogen, and most fertiliser used worldwide is a product of fossil fuel.
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.
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.