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.
Cool eco-friendly pet brands in the US
While we love spoiling our furry (or scaly) pals, they too can leave carbon pawprints.
Adidas, Parley for the Oceans create sustainable tennis court to highlight marine threat
Australian sports stars Ian Thorpe, Jess Fox, Nathan Cleary and Steph Claire Smith marked the launch by playing a game of mixed doubles on the court.
Plastic waste is spoiling the lands of Wessel Islands archipelago
“The waste is worse than it has ever been, and it’s continuing to get worse after every wet season.”
Modibodi launches world-first biodegradable leakproof underwear
According to the company, the range took over two years of lab testing and development using a combination of natural and bioengineered synthetic textiles.
Filipino students create eco-conscious game teaching kids zero-waste principles
“Admittedly, it is quite difficult to develop environment-friendly habits, but every little change in habits can help, and we wanted to make these practices seem easy to turn into a routine,” shares Dr Beatrice Lapa, founder, Senshi Labs.
Credible sustainability websites you need to know
As people learn more about how their behaviour harms the planet, they are also coming up with countless ways to educate themselves, improve their lifestyles, and lower their impact on the environment.
French design students turn used chewing gum into skateboard wheels
The students started their project by installing special collection boards where passersby can stick their used chewing gums rather than spitting or dropping them on the floor.
Yara and Lantmännen sign first-ever commercial agreement for fossil-free fertilisers
Many food crops are heavily dependent on nitrogen, and most fertiliser used worldwide is a product of fossil fuel.
The Coca-Cola Company teams with The Ocean Cleanup to tackle marine waste
Under the global partnership, the Interceptor systems will be implemented in 15 rivers by the end of this year.
Temperature-adapting glass from Singapore could help cut energy costs
During summer, the glass suppresses the sun’s heat while boosting “radiative cooling” – a natural phenomenon where heat emits through surfaces towards the cold – to make the room cooler.
The best trees to plant in India for cleaner air
Researchers in India screened 26 plant species along the National Highway-21, from plains to high altitude passes, to check which plants are best to incorporate along roadsides to minimise the effects of pollutants from vehicles and help produce cleaner air.
Seoul to launch recycling system for coffee waste
The new system will offer incentives to encourage cafes to separate and recycle their coffee grounds.
Indonesian packaging company to use Limex pellets for cosmetic containers
Limex Pellets are made from 50 per cent calcium carbonate (limestone) combined with a polymeric resin. It can be moulded into any shape or form using any existing moulding, recycling and printing machines.