UK football clubs urged to join fight against rubbish
Suffolk-based social entrepreneur Jason Alexander has embarked on his own eco-mission – to get UK football clubs to better manage their trash.
Allbirds launches activewear for carbon-conscious workouts
New Zealand-founded company expands into activewear made from natural materials: Eucalyptus tree fibre and Merino Wool.
Accessories and homewares retailer Akili to help regenerate Australian forests
Akili will plant seedlings for every online sale it makes, sending customers the GPS coordinates.
LifeProof recycled phone cases made from ocean-recycled plastic
Made from 75 to 99 per cent ocean-based recycled plastic, LifeProof cases protect owners’ devices – and help recover trash from the environment.
Yes, older consumers are open to sustainable solutions
Any suggestion that older consumers are less receptive to sustainability-driven alternatives than those younger appears to be a misnomer.
Hedgerows could play a big role in carbon storage in the UK
Hedgerows have been used to protect crops or denote boundaries for 5000 years or more – now they are set to play an important role in carbon capture.
Waste beverage containers converted into furniture in the Philippines
JunkNot’s first collection – a study table and chair – features pieces entirely made from recycled materials.
Breedlove converts to sustainable materials in eco guitar range
Anyone who buys a Breedlove guitar will be able to track the wood used to make the instrument to an exact tree stump.
Upcycled glass products help address the lack of glass recycling in the US
In the heart of Texas, USA, an environmentalist family has created a business that upcycles used glass bottles into glassware for homes and businesses.
Staysharp’s inventor releases eco-friendly kitchen gadget range, Eco Tool
The range, which includes chopping boards, is made from low-plastic and plastic-free alternative materials such as sugarcane and wood fibre, wheat fibre, and bamboo.
SailGP Team Australia partners with purpose-led Parley For the Oceans
Australia’s entry in the high-speed international racing catamaran series will be working to raise awareness of the threat to the oceans.
Why Asian millennials are embracing recommerce and what they are buying
“The explosive growth of recommerce is feeding two key needs of consumers today – the demand for sustainability and the hunt for a good deal.
Hong Kong cafe Natura highlights city’s connection with nature, upcycles aged trees
Natura – a new cafe in the hip Hong Kong cafe district of Wan Chai – wants to encourage visitors to connect with nature in the centre of the city.
Ello boosts sustainability with new water bottle
Ello says it is passionate about replacing single-use food-and-beverage products with recycled and reusable eco containers.
Act71 makes biodegradable phone cases from potatoes
Made in Australia, the plant-based mobile phone cases are made from plant matter, including potatoes, wood chippings, and corn starch.
