Zero Waste

The paradox of pride: an anthropologist and marketing professor on why second-hand fashion is not a true threat to the luxury industry. In today’s world, sustainability, waste reduction, and responsible consumption are hot topics. And…
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In its annual September event, Apple announced it's ending the use of leather from all its products – including Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases – to meet its 2030 carbon neutrality target. While it remains tight-lipped on what its…
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Singaporean design discovery platform Zerrin's new documentary, 'The State of Sustainable Fashion in Singapore', spotlights local creatives and thought leaders advocating for a more responsible fashion industry. We spoke to Zerrin founder…
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With sustainable eating becoming a bigger priority for consumers post-pandemic, alongside the aim to be more frugal amid the cost-of-living crisis, cutting down on waste is more important than ever. To that end, here are some of the most…
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A team of engineers at Australia's RMIT University has developed a process to turn spent coffee grounds into biochar, which can be used to make concrete that's nearly 30% stronger. The process can help reduce the amount of coffee waste…
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It isn't your everyday sugar alternative – it's real sugar, just made from fibres. It's not just wholewheat pasta, it's one made from the whole wheat plant. It's food made from food waste, and it's better for you and the planet.…
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By Joseph Winters, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Almost a decade ago, Kathryn Kellogg started storing all of her trash — every receipt, sticker,…
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Months after patenting its technology, German food brand Veganz is gearing up to release Mililk, a line of 2D-printed oat milk sheets, tapping into three key areas for consumers and product developers alike: waste, water scarcity and…
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Make new eco habits with these eco-friendly swaps you can make today to ditch single-use products. We like to think that we don’t leave a massive footprint behind on our planet. But have you thought of the many little things in our…
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In the Green Queen Food Footprint Series, we tackle some of the complexities surrounding food and examine which choices are really the most planet-friendly. Today, we explore different dietary choices and find out which one is associated…
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Green Queen weigh in on one of the ultimate eco debates: glass or plastic? We set the record straight once and for all for you zero-wasters!
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Sustainable fashion is on the rise, with mainstream brands and luxury labels alike embracing the trend. Yet the truth of it is, many of us still feel overwhelmed as consumers: is it possible to be a conscious fashionista? Many of us…
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We all want to live a little lighter on earth, but making waste-free choices doesn’t mean that we have to sacrifice on our favourite bath, body and skincare products. Read on for some inspiration to eliminate waste from your daily routine…
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Several years ago, I made the somewhat difficult and hugely inconvenient decision to keep all my waste in a glass jar. I wanted to make as large an environmental impact as possible and walk the talk about advocating for a greener and…
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Looking to do your part to fight food waste? You can do a lot without ever leaving home. Here's how. Our world is facing an unprecedented food waste crisis, which is contributing more than 10 percent of global carbon emissions that…
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An astounding one-third of all the world's food is wasted, which amounts to $1 trillion in losses. A rising number of clever food brands across the globe are doing their part to divert food waste from dumpsters or landfills by creating…
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Packaging is one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste – but our modern society just can’t seem to cut it out. Can these companies help? Living packaging-free is no easy feat, with almost every product on supermarket shelves, at…
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Are you ready to make the move to becoming more zero-waste? These books can help. Faced with our overflowing landfills, the global plastic ocean pollution crisis, and our ecological emergency, it’s more important than ever to make…
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A new study suggests that we don't need to wait for techno-based solutions to make our food systems more sustainable. If there is a way to make our food systems more sustainable without having to wait for a technological miracle,…
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A study published last month found greenhouse gases resulting from food waste contribute to nearly half of all global food system emissions. The study, published in the journal Nature Food, looked at the loss and waste of 54 different…
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If you must use the e-com behemoth, Amazon, there are still some steps you can take to try and reduce the impact of your order as much as possible. It can be difficult to completely quit all online shopping. Sometimes, there might be…
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