2020

Major US supermarket chain Kroger is currently testing a “food prescription” program where in-store nutritionists will help individual customers fulfil their dietary recommendations from doctors. The pilot program not only integrates…
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Since the launch of the reusable packaging e-commerce platform Loop last year, more giant consumer brands and for the first time, even supermarket retailers want in on the zero-waste solution. The trend has been driven by the consumer…
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US-based Delta Air Lines has just announced their plans to become “fully carbon neutral” starting from 1st March this year. Whilst Delta CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC the company will be committing at least US$1 billion over the next decade to…
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The Story Of Plastic documentary will premiere on Discovery Channel in honour of Earth Day this year. The film looks at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the global catastrophe it has wreaked on the health of people and the…
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Food processing technology giant Bühler and major flavour and fragrance manufacturer Givaudan is to build a new Innovation Center dedicated to plant-based food in Singapore. Opening later this year, the facility will host food processing…
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This year marks 20 years since Bill and Melinda Gates founded their philanthropic Gates Foundation, and in their annual letter where they discuss plans on how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems, the couple spotlighted two…
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As the world continues its battle against the novel coronavirus, now named Covid-19, animal sanctuaries in China are struggling to maintain crucial supplies and resources to help some of the most vulnerable and endangered species. Hong…
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Personal care giant Dove has recently installed a sustainably-made vending machine in New York City’s Grand Central Station that takes old plastic bottles as payment for body wash, which comes in a 100% recycled plastic container. The…
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Scientists from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Stanford University are warning about the likelihood of deadly landslides and floods that will affect 1 billion in Asia. In a new study, scientists have…
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While the red carpet is typically famous for featuring the most glamorous brand new custom-made gowns, this year’s Oscars saw high-profile Hollywood celebrities turn away from the wasteful tradition in favour of more eco-friendly looks.…
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Los Angeles-based plant-based startup Alpha Foods has just completed their Series A round with US$28 million in funding, led by early-stage venture investment firm AccelFoods. With the fresh injection of capital, the Californian vegan…
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Multinational oil giant BP has just said they will try to cancel out all its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 – all the while continuing to pump out fossil fuels. In an announcement by new CEO Bernard Looney, the corporation shared they…
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While the concept of being a part-time vegetarian has been around for decades, the idea of dabbling in the 100% plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle is becoming more widespread than ever before. Dubbed by some as the “vegan-ish” trend, we…
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By: Amy Westervelt Some media companies are creating, not just running, misleading climate ads. Chevron has been all over social media recently with an advertising campaign that asks consumers to test how much they know…
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The world is waking up to the urgent need to take combat the biggest planetary threat of today, thanks to the sustained visibility about environmental issues and calls to action from campaigners, scientists and youth strikers. As world…
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France has just banned companies from destroying leftover stock and returned items. Under the anti-waste law, which was recently passed by parliament in late January, luxury goods and designer brands, as well as those selling electrical…
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Greenpeace has just released their new report on global air pollution, which finds that burning fossil fuels is responsible for an estimated 4.5 million deaths and economic losses of US$2.9 trillion annually – equivalent to US$8 billion…
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The administration of President Joko Widodo in Indonesia is currently pushing a slate of environmental deregulation policies through proposing over 1,200 amendments to 80 existing laws in parliament. While the government claims that these…
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Diane von Furstenberg is launching a new rental fashion subscription service called DVF Link. From the brand’s iconic collection of women’s apparel and, of course, Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dresses, DVF Link will offer customers…
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Nike is the latest multinational brand to take on sustainable sneakers, unveiling their new “Space Hippie” sneaker collection that will debut this Spring. The collection will feature a range of vegan-friendly sneakers made using recycled…
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As Joaquin Phoenix accepted the Academy award for best actor for the 2019 film Joker at the Oscars ceremony, he addressed the crowd with a winning speech that placed a much-needed spotlight on global inequalities. While there is no doubt…
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