RMIT researchers use ultrasound to extract protein from cauliflower leaf waste
The resulting leaf protein concentrate from this method is intended for future applications in food manufacturing and animal feed.
Coca-Cola and Asahi turn to sustainable raw materials for ‘beanless coffee’
The shift towards non-bean formulations comes amidst projections from the US-based World Coffee Research group.
Have we lost our appetite for meat and dairy alternatives?
But over the past five years, Australians have increasingly turned to alternative proteins.
Scientists find low-energy way to recycle Teflon
The research team used mechanochemistry, a technique that uses mechanical force rather than high heat to trigger chemical reactions.
Heliograph creates plastic-free alternative to iconic soy sauce fish bottle
The new packaging – called Holy Carp! – is made from bagasse pulp, a fibrous by-product of sugar production.
China’s ‘Leftover Food Blind Boxes’ turn waste Into surprise meals
The concept offers customers surprise meal packages at discounted prices while tackling one of the food industry’s biggest problems: waste.
‘Giving a Puck’: Single O, Reground partner for coffee upcycling program
This ‘Giving a Puck’ campaign is set to tackle used coffee grounds, one of the most overlooked waste streams.
Made With Plants launches dairy-free cheese range in Australia
Customers can purchase products in Coles supermarkets across Australia and online.
Repurposed shells: Marine waste turned into decorative tiles
“The installation invites a rethinking of local resources, craft traditions, and our relationship to ecological cycles.”
From fruits to fabrics: How innovators squeeze high fashion out of fruit waste
Summer comes and goes, but summer fruit waste would be a different matter.
Jazz apples launches compostable stickers in Australia
Australia-based apple brand Jazz has unveiled compostable stickers for the new season, an initiative…
Eat the problem: How consuming sea urchins could help restore the Great Southern Reef
In Australia, an overabundance of long-spined sea urchins is devastating marine ecosystems, with little public awareness of their culinary potential.
Sustainable seafood guide aims to protect marine life in Australia
The GoodFish guide to serve as an independent, science-based tool for assessing the environmental impacts of fisheries.
Starbucks Japan rolls out plant-based straws to cut plastic waste
The new straws were developed with employee and customer feedback to ensure they’re durable, strong, and pleasant to use.
Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here’s what it takes for consumers to embrace it
Climate-affected produce resembles “ugly” food as it is often smaller, misshapen or has surface imperfections.
