The future of fashion could be made from fungus
The fungus-based fabric renew parts of its surface, take on different colours, and eventually biodegrade.
Could bamboo replace plastic? Researchers in China think so
Researchers in China have developed a biodegradable bamboo plastic that is strong enough for industrial use but breaks down naturally in soil in 50 days.
This self-healing bioplastic breaks down in weeks, not centuries
Plastic pollution remains a major environmental challenge, but researchers at Lingnan University have developed…
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.
Lenovo introduces first solar-powered laptop
Despite the challenges of solar batteries, the first solar-powered laptop is paving the way for greener and renewable energy in personal devices.
Unesco X Guerlain to launch bee preservation program for entrepreneurs
French luxury fragrance brand Guerlain has addressed the critical role of Apis cerana bees by launching the program “Women for Bees” in China’s Yunnan province, in partnership with UNESCO.
Rimowa’s new bags are “trash” – in a good way
The Signature collection includes a large flap backpack, a duffle bag, and a sliding tote.
Hong Kong unveils sustainable playground made with Nike Grind
Putting sustainability at the core, the new revamped Man Kyu Grind Playground is an inclusive, multi-sport play space engineered based on user insight.
China’s Haofood launches plant-based “pulled chicken” from peanuts
The company says its Carefree Pulled Chickless is made using extrusion technology that creates a rich fibrous structure and texturised product similar to real chicken fibres.
21 zero-waste and sustainable school supplies
We have curated a list of reusable, sustainable, and zero-waste school supplies to help minimise your carbon footprint.
Vegan steak market set to surpass US$1 billion by 2033
The US market currently accounts for 30 per cent of sales – but other markets are growing more quickly.
Davinci Motor’s futuristic DC100 electric bike targets the 1000cc performance sector
New motorcycle can reach 100kph from standstill in three seconds, has a top speed of 200kph and a range of 400km.
Nike launches Recycle-a-Shoe mini program with Alipay China
The mini program is available in the Alipay app, where consumers can have their used shoes collected for recycling.
Zrou launches its plant-based cuisine in New York
Zrou offers consumers a “More Good” option as the brand strives to produce meat that is as tasty as it is nutritious.
Sustainable suds: Unilever creates laundry pods from recycled carbon
According to Unilever, the innovative process LanzaTech uses to create ethanol cuts the CO2 emissions by 82 per cent