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.
10 simple tips for a climate-friendly children’s party
It probably sounds more convenient to go the traditional route for parties, but by making a little extra effort to host an eco-friendly children’s party, you can celebrate their milestones while reducing the environmental burden these kids will inevitably suffer in the future.
These biodegradable urns can turn your ashes into a tree
To make death more sustainable, a few companies have sprung up offering tree pod burials.
This plastic-free Cassava bag dissolves in hot water
Unlike other biodegradable alternatives to plastic, no oil is needed to produce Cassava-based products. It is sustainable, organic, and safe for the environment, humans or animals, which can ingest it without it causing problems.
Toxic green algae upcycled into smart bio-plastic
The innovation seeks to reduce the environmental impact of fossil-fuel-based plastic and explore ways to make the toxic green algae useful, making it a win-win for sustainability.
No offset credits: Valio dairy aims to reset milk carbon footprint to zero by 2035
According to Astaptsev, while many products carry a label indicating how many carbon emissions it has offset, these offset credits are usually allocated outside the production chain.