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Zero Waste Boozing? Hong Kong’s First Closed Loop Bar Penicillin To Open Doors
Hong Kong’s first-ever bar operating using a closed-loop model of production is slated to open this month. Called Penicillin, the sustainable bar will offer an entire menu of minimal-waste cocktails made with locally sourced or upcycled…
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Q&A w/ ReThink Organizer Chris Brown: “There’s Very Little Awareness Of The Impact Sustainability Can Have On Running A Business”
Chris Brown is the founder and director of ReThink, Hong Kong’s first dedicated sustainability conference that brings together corporates, organisations and nonprofits together to answer how businesses can accelerate change towards a more…
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Nike Launches ‘Move To Zero’ Carbon & Waste Campaign To ‘Protect Future Of Sport’
Sportswear giant Nike has announced a new sustainability initiative with the “singular aim” of “protecting the future of sport”. Called Move to Zero, the new campaign will see the multinational corporation dramatically shift its operations…
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Yao Ming, Jack Ma, David Attenborough & Shakira Join Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Council
A number of high-profile celebrities and leaders from around the world and all industries, from sporting to entertainment, have joined the council of Prince William’s newly launched Earthshot Prize. The prize aims to incentivise innovation…
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Plant-Based Pioneer: Tesco Pledges 300% Sales Increase For Meat Alternatives Within 5 Years
British supermarket giant Tesco has committed to a 300% sales boost for plant-based meat alternatives within the next five years, making it the first retailer in the U.K. to set a sales target for the category. The pledge is a part of the…
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Grow Food, De-stress: Rooted Offers Corporate Employees Micro-Learning Urban Farming Platform
Agtech startup Rooted wants to make urban farming the new corporate hobby with their new micro-learning platform, which offers users the tools and skills they need to grow their own food at home. Launched amid the coronavirus pandemic at…
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Ovolo Hotels: First Hospitality Group To Go 100% Vegetarian For A Year
Ovolo Hotels has just announced that it is going to go completely vegetarian across all its restaurants, bars and room service for a whole year, making it the first hotel group to do so. The pledge is part of the company’s wider…
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Walmart To Trial Plastic-Free Cucumbers With Edible Apeel Technology Made From Waste
Walk down your usual supermarket aisle, and bets are on that you’ll come across produce wrapped in a layer of non-recyclable plastic. Now, in a bid to meet the growing demand for more sustainable packaging from consumers, retail giant…
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Nespresso Pledges Net-Zero By 2022, Debuts New Recycled Aluminium Capsules
Nespresso has committed that every cup of its coffee will be carbon neutral by 2022. In the same announcement, the Nestlé-owned capsule coffee launched its new capsules, which are the first-of-its-kind on the market made with 80% recycled…
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Plant Milk Maker Alpro Aims To Reach ‘Zero Carbon, Zero Water, Zero Waste’ By 2025
Alpro has recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability with a slew of new goals, including climate ambitions to reach “zero carbon, zero water and zero waste” as well as health-focused pledges to promote the dietary shift towards…
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Fortune ‘Change The World’ List: 5 Companies Creating A More Sustainable Future From Green Monday To Natura
Since 2015, Fortune Magazine has compiled a "Change the World" list of companies around the world who are doing well because they prioritise a mission for the people and the planet. Collaboration in a time of crisis was the ultimate focus…
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IKEA To Open First Ever Second-Hand Store In Sweden This Year
IKEA has announced that it is opening its first second-hand concept in Sweden later this year. It comes after the furnishing giant previously said it would begin rental and recycled business models as a part of its sustainability pledge to…
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Impact Snacks: World’s First Carbon Positive Plant-Based Superfood Bars With Compostable Packaging
Impact Snacks is the newest plant-based startup in town and is the world’s first snack company that reclaims 100% of its carbon footprint. Based in Boston, the company will launch this month its first product, a plant-based superfood bar…
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Singapore’s Push For Sustainable Recovery & Development Will Create Over 50,000 Jobs
More than 50,000 job opportunities are to be created over the next decade in Singapore, as the city-state pursues sustainable development and a green coronavirus recovery. These projections were announced by Singapore’s Ministry of…
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Q&A With abillionveg Founder Vikas Garg: “We’ve Created A Meritocracy Of Vegan Food”
abillionveg, the popular social platform for vegan food reviews and recommendations, is on a mission to help drive the plant-based movement for a sustainable planet and convert a billion people to a more eco lifestyle. The young startup is…
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7 Eco Social Enterprises Powered By Youth Impact NGO Kids4Kids We Love
On a mission to empower young people to leave a positive impact on the community and the planet, Kids4Kids is supporting Hong Kong’s youth to dream big and build socially and environmentally conscious enterprises. From the city’s biggest…
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Unilever Pledges To Eliminate All Fossil Fuels In Cleaning Products By 2030
Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant Unilever has announced that it will swap out the carbon derived from fossil fuels in its cleaning and laundry product formulations with renewable or recycled carbon. As one of the world’s major manufacturers of…
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South Asia: First-Ever Climate Startup Week Kicks Off Virtually
Climate Startup Week has just kicked off across South Asia, the biggest climate startup event that has taken place in the region. The week-long event is being held digitally, making it accessible to all despite the coronavirus pandemic,…
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IKEA Parent Ingka Ramps Up Investments To Become ‘Climate Positive’ By 2030
Ingka Group, the owner of the largest share of IKEA stores, has announced an increase in sustainability investments by €600 million (US$712 million) over the next 12 months in order to reach climate positive status throughout its value…
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The Top 5 Sustainable Business Trends From Food Tech To Renewable Energy
Sustainability is no doubt the keyword taking over the corporate landscape in recent years. From startups developing crucial innovations in clean energy to investors pouring capital into firms creating sustainable food solutions,…
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This Indian Startup Is Upcycling Floral Waste Into Vegan Leather
Phool is an Indian startup using floral waste to make vegan-friendly leather materials. While vegan leather alternatives on the market might be cruelty-free, they aren’t always eco-friendly if they are derived from plastic or synthetic…
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