Cove’s compostable water bottle makes a sustainable splash
Unlike conventional plastic bottles, Cove’s sustainable alternative is non-toxic and free of traditional plastic components, including the cap.
Water Cremation: A conscious approach to pet afterlife
The traditional flame creation of an average-sized dog emits about 45kgs of CO2. But there is a better way.
Prieto’s battery breakthrough offers sustainable power solution
“A three-minute charge fundamentally changes how companies can design their products and how consumers use them.”
8 Toxic-free vegan nail polish brands around the world to discover
It’s time to rethink our love for nail polish and find sustainable alternatives that are safe for the planet.
Researchers make cultured meat more flavourful
The team also discovered that mixing a variety of lipids with the grown fat cells will make the finished product match the real-life texture of specific meats.
15 fine-dining restaurants around the world with plant-based options
With the number of people moving to a lifestyle of eating less meat, cafes, restaurants, fast food joints and even fine-dining restaurants have begun offering plant-based options on their menus.
Project Renew: Kane Footwear transforms used shoes into yoga mats
The initiative expects to keep 2.2kg of scrap from landfills for every mat produced.
Fuell unveils the world’s longest-range e-bike
Founder Erik Buell says the company wanted to create e-bikes that catered to the needs of EV enthusiasts seeking “modern e-mobility solutions as well as premium urban commuters grappling with traffic and long commutes”.
Stella McCartney unveils bio jumpsuit made with sustainable sequins
Conventional sequins are made from a polyester film (PVC), which causes significant environmental and health risks.
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.