Mulberry debuts its first carbon-neutral collection
The Lily Zero collection is hailed by the brand as entirely carbon-neutral “from field to shop floor”
Student-led startup designs underwater urns that double as oyster reefs
The pods mimic the natural growth process of ancient stromatolite reefs, offering the ideal habitat for oysters to grow and thrive on the rigged surface.
Tom Ford and Lonely Whale reveal finalists for alternative plastic innovation contest
logically degradable alternatives” to an estimated 180 billion thin-film plastic polybags used by the industry to transport products worldwide each year.
UK paper company unveils 3D packaging concept from recyclable wood pulp
Dubbed Colorform, the product is made using thermoforming, a process based on custom-made “moulds” to create the exact shape of packaging that a brand needs.
Delicious dairy-free ice cream you can find in the UK
Traditionally, ice cream is made with milk from cows, raised to produce milk their entire lives.
Octopus farms raise huge animal welfare concerns – and they’re unsustainable
When you imagine the world of an octopus, you might well see a curious creature in a complex undersea environment.
Sustainable steps: sneakers that won’t cost the planet
Investing in a pair of good quality shoes and learning to keep them in tip-top shape is the best for the planet (and your wallet).
3D-printed ‘nano-skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
The novel method has the potential to increase sustainable fuel and bio-electricity in the future.
Global collaborative to build platform that converts food waste into bio-based plastic
A global collaborative effort has brought together 12 participants from five countries to build…
UK scientists develop ‘energy-harvesting’ wearable devices made from recycled waste
According to the developers, their energy-harvesting wearable device could be a future game-changer for the consumer, security, and medical industries.
Tesco eliminates 1.5 billion pieces of plastic from its packaging
The company’s 4R packaging strategy aims to remove where it can, reduce where it can’t, reuse more, and recycle what is left.
Tesco pilots plant-based coating to extend produce shelf-life
The extra protection from spoilage, said the company, will help fight food waste between the supplier, store, and at home.
Unilever explores using hydrogen fuel to run UK facility
The pilot is part of a project funded by the UK government called HyNet and has been selected as one of three industrial sites for testing, with glassmaker Pilkington and refinery Essar Oil.
Toilet taboo: we need to stop being squeamish about recycling human waste
This has left many without toilets that can contain and treat waste safely or use large amounts of water to flush waste to energy-intensive
