Von Holzhausen creates plant-based leather strong enough for cars
The company’s plant-based leather is now being used not just in fashion, but on furniture, aeroplanes and yes, even in cars, where the whole concept was born.
LVMH to improve sustainable packaging across beauty brands
By the end of this year, LVMH’s perfume packaging will include both bio-based and circular Surlyn.
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.
Consumers eat less beef when fast food chains disclose its climate impact
“These results suggest that menu labelling, particularly labels warning that an item has high climate impact, can be an effective strategy for encouraging more sustainable food choices in a fast food setting,” says lead author, Julia Wolfson, associate professor in the Department of International Health at the Bloomberg School.
Scientists convert plastic into nanodiamonds in ‘stellar’ breakthrough
Researchers have discovered a way to replicate those diamonds with planetary conditions in the laboratory by using polystyrene to create nanodiamonds.
Armored Fresh launches a new version of plant-based cheese at CES 2023
Rudy Yoo, founder and CEO of Armored Fresh, said the company recognised a big demand for alternative dairy products.
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.
Zero-waste and eco-friendly ways to remove makeup
The beauty industry is far from innocent in contributing to the planet’s pollution. It produces 120 billion packaging units annually — most of which aren’t refillable or recyclable.
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.
Fast-food giant Restaurant Brands is accelerating its plant-based foray
“We are testing plant-based options around the world,” the company’s Apac president Rafael Odorizzi told Viable Earth in an exclusive interview.
8 innovative packaging alternatives to plastic
Don’t fret; there is still much hope, thanks to scientists and researchers who tirelessly work non-stop to find solutions to pollution.
Getting lab-grown meat – and milk – to the table
Bob Holmes of Knowable takes a deep dive into the cell-based meat industry. Just how close is it to being commercially viable?
New enzyme tech can turn plastic waste into fresh resources
Protein Evolution has launched technology that uses an enzyme to turn plastic and textile waste into reusable resources.
7 plastic-free chewing gum brands to try
There’s a lot to chew when it comes to gum. Here’s a fact: three out of four people worldwide don’t realise chewing gum is made from plastic.
The future of commuting? Alef, an electric car that flies – for just $35,000
The all-electric powered Alef Model A is set to become the world’s first flying automobile to enter commercial production, with an on-sale target of 2025.