Already, more adult incontinence products go to landfill than baby nappies in Australia. By 2030, it could be 10 times higher
Why we all need to get much better at dealing with the waste issues associated with adult incontinence products.
Thai researchers develop eco-friendly cat litter from cassava
Dubbed Hide & Seek, the cassava-based cat litter becomes sticky when soaked, solidifies with liquid or stool, and can easily be discarded through compost bins, flushing in the toilet, and as plant fertiliser.
Little Eco Baby wants to help Aussie parents reduce single-use nappies waste
A a child probably needs between 6000 and 7000 nappy changes before they graduate to undies – and around 800 million disposable nappies end up in Australian landfills every year.
Nespresso rewards sustainability SMEs and startups with StartCup challenge
The top-ranked business will receive $50,000, a Nespresso Momento Small Office Starter Pack.
Modibodi chosen by UK government to provide reusable period products in 22,000 schools
“Feedback demonstrates that reusable absorbent underwear increases young girls and young people with periods participation in vital activities like sport.”
Big W and Woolworths remove glitter from Christmas ranges
The two retailers have eliminated glitter from their Own Brand Christmas goods.
Ecostore competition helps customers upcycle and plant this spring
Creative Kiwis will have a chance to win one of three $499 family experience vouchers.
Paw Patrol expands recycling program to accept all brands of toys in Australia
The toy recycling program debuted last year to provide a free recycling solution for Paw Patrol Toys in the country.
Outfits worn by Korean boy band BTS are being upcycled into a bag collection
The limited edition collection will include three types of bags made from used white industrial airbags, and each bag will feature a piece from a concert outfit from one BTS member.
In Nigeria, plastic bottle houses are 18 times stronger than those made from bricks
Discarded bottles are collected from hotels, restaurants, homes and foreign embassies. People pack the bottles with sand, place them on their side, one on top of the other and then tied them together with mud.
Australian retail group teams with startup Greener to help them reach net-zero goals more easily
The ARA and clean-tech startup Greener have created a digital solution, Greener Business, to help retailers plot their net-zero journey.
Electrolux releases a new range of sustainable appliances at IFA 2022
New energy-saving washing machines and tumble dryers as well as food waste-saving fridges and freezers will be unveiled.
Sustainable suds: Unilever creates laundry pods from recycled carbon
According to Unilever, the innovative process LanzaTech uses to create ethanol cuts the CO2 emissions by 82 per cent
RMIT engineers find PPE waste makes stronger concrete
Shredded PPE has the potential to increase the strength of concrete by up to 22 per cent and improve crack resistance.
Coles trials bring-your-own containers in South Australia
The company said feedback and insights from the trial would be part of its consideration for rolling out the initiative to more stores nationwide.