McDonald’s opens first-ever ‘net-zero’ restaurant, in the UK
Powered by a combination of renewable energy and built using natural or recycled materials, the restaurant’s design claims to meet net-zero standards for both construction and operations.
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HM, Aqua Danone reunite to turn recycled plastic into kidswear
According to the fashion label, this year’s kidswear collection was made from 663,860 PET bottles.
Hugo Boss commits to going mulesing-free
Fashion label says it will exclusively source mulesing-free wool for its pure wool suits and eliminate mulesed wool from its entire collection by 2030.
This Canadian startup makes furniture from recycled chopsticks
On a mission to redefine the term “waste” to “resource”, the company collects old chopsticks from schools, restaurants, hotels, and offices that would otherwise have ended up in landfills.
Eat Just’s Good Meat will now be available in Singapore hawker centres
“A lot has changed in our world over the last year, but one thing has stayed the same: Singapore continues to lead the global transformation to a smarter, more sustainable food system,” said Josh Tetrick, CEO, Just Eat.
The 10 fashion brands that care most about animal welfare
“Our report shows that despite high community expectations for animal welfare, most fashion brands still know extraordinarily little of the conditions faced by animals within their supply chains.” shares Medcalf.
Tom’s of Maine shifts to plastic-free packaging for deodorants range
The company says its transition to paper packaging will help reduce plastic waste by nearly 60 tons this year.
The future of fashion?: Carbon-negative clothing
Two UK fashion brands – Sheep Inc and Post-carbon Lab – are developing carbon-negative clothing to help address climate change.
Burt’s Bees seeks to foster a circular economy by 2025
To reach its net-zero targets by 2025, the company will cut the use of virgin packaging materials such as plastic and fibre by 33 per cent and transition towards 100 per cent recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging for all its products.
Ecosa launches recycling program to prevent mattresses from reaching landfills
The non-profit program aims to prevent tonnes of bedding from reaching landfills by recycling mattresses, pillowcases, and bedsheets into a range of new products.
These solar-powered soft robots can help clean up oil spills
These thin-film robots are powered by light and water and can also be trained to remove contaminants from drinking water.
Heura gives away 5000 vegan sandwiches at its first-ever pop-up store in London
ated in Covent Garden, the new pop-up store pays tribute to the brand’s Barcelonian roots by having a theme of “sunshine yellow”.
Aleph Farms develops an open-source solution to end fetal bovine serum use
“The market for cultivated meat is advancing rapidly, and we want to contribute to making it an affordable reality for everyone,” said Susanne Leonhartsberger, President, Wacker Biosolutions.
Camira launches its first vegan-friendly alt-leather range
The range is made from polyurethane (PU), is soft to touch and gives a similar finish to animal-sourced leather.
10 cool eco-friendly gift ideas from Australia
While Christmas is a season of giving, it’s also a time when excess waste can potentially harm our planet. Here are cool, eco-friendly gifts to suit any budget.