Skechers launches new recycled collection, partners with the Nature Conservancy
The new collection uses recycled cotton, polyester, rubber, EVA, and TPU.
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Singapore startup plans to convert coconut waste into peat moss alternative
Cocopeat and crushed husks are 100-per-cent natural, renewable and biodegradable, with substrates that improve soil texture and moisture retention.
Clothes made from recycled plastic bottles are safe
A consumer watchdog, Korea Consumer Agency, tested the durability and safety of five recycled polyester clothing made by local sports brands available in the domestic market.
Scientists create sustainable, biodegradable glitter from fruit
The glitter is vegan, non-toxic, and just as sparkly as its plastic counterpart.
These cute fish lamps are raising awareness of single-use soy packets
As a symbolic statement against single-use plastic, Heliograf decided to look for a practical and purposeful way to highlight this issue by creating lamps that look like single-use soy fish packets.
The difference between vegan, vegetarian and plant-based diets
At first glance, the difference between veganism, vegetarianism and plant-based diets may seem subtle – and which is best for the planet?
Nextevo launches its sustainable yarn made from pineapple waste
The company seeks to positively impact farmers and help relieve environmental pollution by transforming agricultural waste into sustainable, value-added products for everyday living.
Australians are becoming more eco-conscious, TreadLightly survey reveals
According to the study, more than half of consumers (57 per cent) are concerned about sending their shoes and clothing to landfills, with 54 per cent bothered with products they cant easily recycle.
Converse launches circular-focused retail space in Melbourne
The new outlet seeks to reduce its impact on the planet by encouraging customers to extend the life of their clothing or footwear through repair, upcycling, or recycling.
Designed to disappear: Little Green Panda creates compostable cutlery from used coffee grounds
The sustainable start-up seeks to redefine the way we create disposable packaging by repurposing waste into alternatives to single-use plastic straws and utensils.
Recycling machine in South Korea rewards people for sorting their trash
“To build a robust collection system, a sense of environmental responsibility is not enough. Financial incentives are needed to change people’s behaviours.”
London, LA, Barcelona, top list of most vegan-friendly cities in the world
“Around 6000 cities were considered, but only 54 cities made the initial cut,” states Vikas Garg, CEO & Founder, Abillion.
Estée Lauder joins Pulpex consortium for recyclable paper bottles
Estée Lauder joins consumer packaged goods companies Unilever, Diageo, PepsiCo, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Castrol, among others.
Salvatore Ferragamo unveils new upcycled capsule collection
In this new collection, unsold silk fabrics are repurposed, shoes are recovered at the end of their life cycle, and belts are revived from production leftovers.
Sockshop UK launches first fully recycled sock brand, Tore
The socks aim to tackle textile wastage and water consumption by making sure every element used in production, from packaging to distribution, is made sustainable.