Sustainable Business
China’s ban on waste imports is forcing a rethink
Now that China slashed its recyclables imports, western nations are starting to embrace a new reality.
Single-use plastics leave a large carbon footprint
Greenhouse gas emissions from the plastic lifecycle threaten our ability to rein in our emissions.
By making potatoes heat-resistant we can ensure bountiful harvests
By switching off an RNA in plants, we can equip them with the ability to handle climate change better.
Decarbonizing plastics is finally possible
A line of research looks at ways to cut the carbon footprint of plastics down to as little as possible.
Doing agriculture responsibly can protect wildlife
Thanks to an absence of pesticides Eastern sarus cranes are common again in an area from where they were driven extinct.
The shipping industry will need to cut its emissions
Shipping ranks as one of the most emissions-dependent forms of transportation alongside aviation.