Water-soluble pods considered to curb plastic waste
The pods are made from polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble polymer produced from renewable sources.
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Vinegar: a potential secret ingredient to combat climate crisis
Research shows that acetic acid can be made from captured CO2 using an economical solid catalyst to replace liquid rhodium or iridium-based catalysts traditionally used by industries.
Meatable raises $35 million to accelerate launch of cultivated pork
To create cultivated pork, the company takes a cell sample from an animal without harming it and replicates a natural growth process of cells using patented opti-ox technology combined with pluripotent stem cells.
MycoWorks opens commercial mycelium plant for alt-leather
The 136,000 sq ft factory will enable the company to scale its production and supply its clients with Reishi, an alt-leather made from Mycelium fungus.
Australia’s Sheet Society launches bedding range made from corn
The quilts and pillows are made from 100 per cent plant-based fibres, including corn fibre fill and organic cotton outer
Lack of public infrastructure limits EV adoption, research finds
While EV charging points in service will grow from 14.2 million this year to 45 million in 2027 worldwide, the research identified a gap between public and home charger roll-out, with over twice as many private chargers as public ones.
Global plant-based meat market projected to reach USD$14.27 billion by 2030
In 2021, the market was valued at US$4.62 billion and is expected to reach $14.27 billion by the end of the forecast period.
Cove’s compostable water bottle makes a sustainable splash
Unlike conventional plastic bottles, Cove’s sustainable alternative is non-toxic and free of traditional plastic components, including the cap.
London footwear brand Løci drops new collections made from corn
Both collections are handcrafted in Porto, Portugal, using sustainable materials like Maize, an animal-friendly leather made from a blend of corn and recycled textiles.
Seedlab Australia upskills sustainable startups with accelerator program
The group’s accelerator programme aims to help equip businesses with the tools to build strong foundations for nationwide expansion.
Father and son invent hive that harvests honey – without harming bees
The ingenious invention, known as the “Flow Hive”, allows humans to harvest honey without harming the bees or disturbing their hives.
Mabi swimwear shuns plastic for sustainable fashion
Instead of recycling plastic, Mabi Swimwear minimises its plastic use by using alternative materials and implementing eco-friendly practices.
10 plant-based meat brands you can buy in Canada
For today’s story, we will explore plant-based meat brands in Canada you should know about.
Ikea acquires stake in NZ-based recycling startup Nilo
Nilo repurposes plastic waste into a non-toxic adhesive that addresses the plastic recycling problem.
Scientists develop titanium alloys from low-grade materials using 3D printing
Lead researcher, Professor Ma Qian from RMIT said the team applied circular economy thinking to their design, to transform industrial waste and low-grade materials into valuable titanium alloys.