Green Consumerism
Breeding cows that are resistant to climate change
Some scientists from the University of Florida in the US are breeding what they call the “cow of the future”: a bovine that is far more tolerant of increased heat.
Old phone batteries could power lamps in developing countries
Don't chuck out those old phone batteries just yet.
A circular economy may do a world of good
Circular economies are a new global trend in sustainability, yet their potential remains largely explored. Thanks to a recent report by Material Economics and other leading organisations in the field, we might get one step closer to realizing this potential
A restaurant chain replaces plastic drinking straws with water spinach stems
A Bangkok-based restaurant chain has decided to replace ubiquitous plastic straws with an ecofriendly alternative.
Sustainable packaging: could mushrooms be the new plastic?
An innovative process that combines mycelium from mushrooms with agricultural waste could soon be used in packaging.
The fashion industry banks on sustainability
Fashion is a $3 trillion industry, which accounts for 5% of global CO2 emissions. Enter sustainable fashion.