Futuristic Manta 5 water e-bike from New Zealand chalks up 1000 sales
Using technology borrowed from America’s Cup yachts, the Manta 5 replicates the experience of cycling on roads on water.
Smoove and Zoov make electric bike rental flexible for long term to one-off rides
Smoove and Zoov, which joined forces in April, collectively operate in more than 20 cities around the world, including Moscow, Vancouver, Paris and Helsinki.
Inside Hong Kong’s first closed-loop cocktail bar, Penicillin
Penicillin is Hong Kong’s first “scrap-less” bar – a bar that produces minimal waste by the end of the night.
Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse overcomes technical challenges in using ‘dirty’ materials
Microsoft has collaborated with SABIC to deliver to customers an eco-friendly electronic product.
AFL Players for Climate Action want to kick goals for climate change awareness
More than 260 players from one of Australia’s largest professional sporting codes are seeking more action on tackling global warming.
From waste coffee husks to futuristic keep cup – with the aid of 3D technology
Working backwards, Vert Design created a product specifically to generate economic demand for waste.
Modibodi’s leak-proof underwear is saving billions of single-use products from landfills
“We believe that changing the world should be as easy as changing your underwear.”
US inventor’s Yowel system reduces paper-towel waste
Globally, 254 million tonnes of used paper towels are dumped annually.
Meet Apo Island, the Philippines’ first zero-waste isle
A popular tourist destination, Apo Island is known for its white beaches, diving sites, and marine sanctuary.
Design studio creates jewellery from upcycled paper
Papermelon collects and repurposes waste paper from recycled newspapers, magazines, paper bags, gift wraps, calendars and pamphlets.
How Treedom helps make the world greener ‘one tree at a time’
It took nine years to plant the first 1 million trees, and only a year to plant the second million.
Australia’s green economy is worth $400 billion – here’s how to be part of it
“We know the green economy is not a fad – it is the future,” says Tom Ferrier, Greener co-founder.
Epson study finds ‘damaging climate reality deficit’ among consumers
“This is a wake-up call for everyone – governments, businesses and individuals – to work together.”
Online travel agency Copolo helps travellers offset their carbon footprint
Copolo believes it can help start building a better tomorrow by offering more sustainable travel solutions.
The Wombles return from hibernation to promote UK climate-change goals
After receiving something of a CGI makeover, The Wombles came out of hibernation last year to spread their positive message of local environmentalism.