Emirates repurposes 88,000 kilograms of in-flight dining plastic
The milestone follows the initial establishment of the company’s closed-loop recycling initiative in June 2023.
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L’Oreal expands refillable product campaign
To support production infrastructure, the company operates dedicated manufacturing capabilities at its factories in France and Spain.
Other Matter introduces Algae-based bio-leather upholstery
The Other Matter Leather made its European debut at the Latitude group exhibition during the 3 Days of Design event in Copenhagen.
Scientists find microplastics inside Antarctica’s only native insect species
The study initially commenced in 2020 as a doctoral project under researcher Jack Devlin.
RMIT researchers use ultrasound to extract protein from cauliflower leaf waste
The resulting leaf protein concentrate from this method is intended for future applications in food manufacturing and animal feed.
Coca-Cola and Asahi turn to sustainable raw materials for ‘beanless coffee’
The shift towards non-bean formulations comes amidst projections from the US-based World Coffee Research group.
Front and Biomason launch bacteria-grown Mimmik floor tile
The manufacturers said that this production method reduces carbon emissions by at least 60 per cent compared to standard cement tile manufacturing.
Researchers develop therapeutic drug for Parkinson’s disease using plastic waste
The conversion process uses genetically modified E coli bacteria to alter the molecular structure of plastic waste.
Ikea France integrates chemical recycling to produce mattresses from post-consumer foam
Issued by Écomaison, this financial incentive rewards companies for incorporating post-consumer recycled elements.
Japan introduces ultra-thin, flexible solar cells
The resulting pliable sheets are one millimeter thick and weigh one-tenth as much as standard silicon units.
Baguette Studio introduces recyclable wax lighting line
The studio confirmed the organic composition requires no chemical sealants or finishes.
Herman Miller redesigns Aeron Chair components to reduce carbon footprint
The company integrated generative design and engineering adjustments to decrease the material mass of the chair’s aluminum base.
The Ocean Cleanup to deploy first plastic Interceptor Barrier in the Philippines
The upcoming deployment is projected to capture between 370 and 540 tonnes of plastic waste emissions from the river system each year.
Ingka Group reports 39 per cent increase in used furniture sourced through buyback scheme
Some 400 Ikea stores operate ‘As-is’ areas, dedicated spaces where customers can purchase second-hand and discontinued items.
Allbirds unveil shoes made from recycled tires
The new animal-free material is made from plant-based proteins, biopolymers, and recycled Nylon 6 derived from old tyres.