Made without beans: Could lab-grown coffee solve the global coffee shortage?
These are just several reasons why businesses shouldn’t rely on growing coffee alone, and lab-grown sustainable coffee might be the viable alternative in the future.
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Germany takes top spot in Plastics Management Index
Ranking 25 countries worldwide, the PMI assess the capacity of each to promote sustainable plastic production and minimise mismanagement of the material.
Nude Lucy launches swimwear collection made from recycled fabric
Following its recently established category of sustainable swimwear, the brand says the capsule is not just eco-friendly, it also offers a wide range of fits and sizes to support body inclusivity.
UK Government launches project to tackle greenwashing in food and beverage sector
Greenwashing is a form of marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organisation’s is environment-friendly.
Australian scientists upcycle used plastic into clean fuel
Lead scientist Associate Professor Kalpit Shah says upcycling two massive waste streams through one circular approach could deliver substantial financial and environmental benefits.
Meet Apo Island, the Philippines’ first zero-waste isle
A popular tourist destination, Apo Island is known for its white beaches, diving sites, and marine sanctuary.
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.
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.