Aussie homewares brand offers closed-loop recycling to help cut textile waste
Nearly 330,000 tonnes of textiles are imported into Australia each year, with 305,000 tonnes discarded – with 240,000 tonnes getting thrown into landfills
Alt-polystyrene made from wool waste wins gold at Banksia awards
The foundation was established to harness the power of social and environmental impact through sustainable business practices and community engagement.
End-of-life tyres are upcycled into concrete for residential construction
This is an exciting development for the recycling and construction industry,” shares Professor Yan Zhuge, co-researcher.
Aussies got greener during Covid era, research shows
Although the survey shows positive results, Australians are still confused about fundamental recycling practices.
Torpedo7 reveals world’s first kayak made with wool
New Zealand outdoor and adventure retailer Torpedo7 and wool engineering company Shear Edge have unveiled the world’s first kayak made with wool.
Student-led startup designs underwater urns that double as oyster reefs
The pods mimic the natural growth process of ancient stromatolite reefs, offering the ideal habitat for oysters to grow and thrive on the rigged surface.
Tom Ford and Lonely Whale reveal finalists for alternative plastic innovation contest
logically degradable alternatives” to an estimated 180 billion thin-film plastic polybags used by the industry to transport products worldwide each year.
New Zealand’s Re.stor seeks to eliminate single-use plastics with water-free cleaning products
The start-up’s new range aims to eliminate the transport of excessive water by replacing traditional cleaning products with a concentrated solid version that users can prepare in their own homes.
American design studio develops Styrofoam substitute from plastic-eating mealworms
The EPS substitute, dubbed Chitofoam, is a bioplastic foam made from the exoskeleton of mealworms and can biodegrade in soil within two weeks.
Tesco eliminates 1.5 billion pieces of plastic from its packaging
The company’s 4R packaging strategy aims to remove where it can, reduce where it can’t, reuse more, and recycle what is left.
American startup ByFusion turns plastic waste into concrete alternative
According to the company, ByBlock generates 41 per cent fewer greenhouse emissions than concrete, and they don’t crumble or crack like standard cement.
Sustainable fabrics: your guide to the pros and cons of the most popular
For fashion to be truly sustainable, one has to look at all the materials used to make clothing, from farm (or factory) to fabric.
Edible packaging made from seaweed could replace single-use plastics
Seaweed does not require any fertiliser, pesticides, or freshwater, making it easier to cultivate than other crop-based materials.
Sustainability and self-love: Danish company makes adult toys from ocean-bound plastic
Plastic has long been used in adult toys, but the material’s environmental effect has driven some consumers to seek “greener” alternatives.
Elho recycled plant pots land in Australia
The pots are designed and made in Holland, from 85 per cent recycled plastic.