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.
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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.
Leandrop launches sustainable clothing made from hemp and bamboo
“Why are these materials not normally used if they are so good?” asked the brand’s founders.
This machine turns plastic bottles into 3D printer ink
PETBot works by cutting the bottle into long strips, and a driven spool rolls up it up. The spool is then heated to melt the material and pulls through a nozzle to form the filament, later used as ink for 3D printers.
Mussels could play key role in microplastic cleanup
Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have begun a series of experiments of a unique microplastic clean-up method using mussels as natural filtration systems.
This lipstick’s case made from algae can disintegrate in 12 weeks
“A small lipstick, with the conventional design we are used to, will never be recycled in the current industrial world,” said the students.
Farm-to-table restaurant in Malaysia lets people plant their own food
Bug’s Paradise Farm, an organic plantation located in Puchong, Malaysia, offers a different farm-to-table…
Crocs targets zero carbon emission by 2030
Crocs is looking to be 100 per cent vegan by the end of this year, using the bio-based Croslite material as the predominant component in its footwear range.
Guerlain strengthens its commitment to bee preservation
The brand’s symbol since 1852, French luxury beauty company Guerlain has launched initiatives this year to help support bees.
Denmark’s Beyond Leather converts apple waste to vegan leather
The faux leather is made from the skins, cores, stems, and seeds of leftover apples after the fruit is juiced.
Act71 makes biodegradable phone cases from potatoes
Made in Australia, the plant-based mobile phone cases are made from plant matter, including potatoes, wood chippings, and corn starch.