Starbucks expands “Greener Store” initiative in China
Launched in 2018, the Greener Store Framework was co-developed with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to help transform retail towards sustainable stores.
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Air NZ switches to sustainable serviceware to save 28 million single-use plastics a year
The Auckland-based airline recently trialled casserole dishes made from sugarcane remains, birchwood cutlery, and re-usable rotatable plastic.
Scientists transform sewer gas to clean energy
According to the study, the process uses little energy and cheap material, with only the chemical iron sulphide with a trace amount of molybdenum as an additive.
Aussie battery recycling initiative ramps up scale with new program
“As waste batteries, especially those used in small handheld devices, are one of the fastest-growing waste streams, this industry-led scheme will play an essential role in significantly increasing Australia’s battery collections and recycling.”
Japan Airlines to recycle all food waste into fertiliser
“As the world faces such many and varied social issues, for the JAL Group to achieve growth into the future, our business management must therefore contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society,” said Yuji Akasaka, executive president, JAL
Kenyan recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete
Nairobi local Nzambi Matee, says she was “tired of being on the sidelines” and decided to help find a solution to Kenya’s plastic waste problem.
UK-based pharma creates protein powder from food scraps
UK-based pharmaceutical company Nutrapharma has created a solution that uses food scraps to produce protein powder to combat food wastage.
More than just buzzwords: how Kester Black cements itself in sustainable beauty
The B-certified beauty company is carbon neutral, vegan, sustainable, and donates 2 per cent of its revenue to social causes.
NZ company Omega Plus makes sustainable pet food from salmon offcuts
“Waste is unacceptable in today’s world,” said Paul McIntyre, Sustainability and Stakeholder manager, NZKS.
Australia’s first zero-carbon restaurant looks to expand abroad
By helping suppliers make this switch, the kitchen will help eliminate an estimated 150kg of plastic waste per year.
Gucci launches first plant-based nail polish collection
Under the creative direction of Alessandro Michelle, the collection’s new design is inspired by “old Hollywood glamour” and made with sustainable materials.
KFC in Thailand to serve up plant-based chicken from CP Foods
According to the Yum Brands-owned fastfood chain, the plant-based chicken offers the same look, taste, texture, and smell as real meat.
Can you recycle greasy pizza boxes? Research says yes
Domino’s partnered with its primary box supplier, WestRock, to research the recyclability of even the “greasiest and cheesiest” boxes.
Austrian design studio creates electric tricycles from recycled plastic
The zero-emissions utility vehicle (ZUV) is made from 70kg of waste collected from supermarkets and is strong enough to carry two adults or two children in the back seat.
Prisoners in England make their own eco-friendly lightbulbs
The LED lights project was developed by HMP Garth employees and in accordance with jail service safety guidelines. Prisoners assemble around one hundred bulbs every week that saves taxpayers £2.5 million a year.