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XCellR8, a UK-based, vegan-friendly testing lab, was awarded £100K (over US$140,000) of funding to carry out a six-month proof-of-concept study to develop in vitro tests that are free from animal-derived ingredients, to create…
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In a recent study titled 'Reactive fungal wearable', researchers explore the use of fungi as a potential candidate to produce sustainable textiles that can be used as eco-friendly bio wearables, for instance, the processors in tech…
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Singapore-based investment company Temasek recently announced that Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, currently the CEO of their commercial arm Temasek International, will succeed Ho Ching in her roles as Temasek CEO and executive director from…
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Hershey recently announced that it will be launching its plant-based sugar chocolates as a part of the 'Better-for-you' category with an investment in a company that is developing sugars that have fewer calories than conventional…
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Vegan Tiktok star Tabitha Brown, who gained popularity after featuring her plant-based recipes on social media platforms, will be releasing her first vegan cookbook along with an inspiration-filled book designed around her iconic…
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European early-stage (pre-seed to series A) venture capital fund Revent plans to reach a target of EUR€50 million (US$60 million) fund, with an impact focus to benefit startups that focus on environmental and societal issues with a…
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New York and Singapore-based venture capital firm, Big Idea Ventures recently launched a fund to strengthen rural economies across the U.S. through alternative protein innovation and other agricultural technologies. Founded in 2018,…
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Unveiling its new plans for reaching its goal of being carbon neutral by 2050, global energy company Shell recently announced its plans to roll out 500,000 electric charging stations in just four years. Building its brand on the search…
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According to an insider organization Vegan Food UK, global food giant Nestlé will be launching a vegan version of its KitKat chocolate. Through an Instagram post, Vegan Food UK revealed that Swiss giant Nestlé has created a…
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California-based New Age Meats (NAM) recently raised US$2 million in a seed extension round to scale the production of the brand's hybrid cultivated and plant-based meat. Located in Berkley, California, the cell-based startup, New Age…
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Bollywood & Hollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas just launched vegan haircare line at Target stores across the U.S. that is not only free of parabens and sulfates but also comes in 100% recyclable packaging. The newly launched…
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Newly launched alt dairy ice cream brand, Brave Robot has expanded rapidly across the U.S and under just seven months, is now available in 5,000 stores. California-based fermentation dairy food tech Perfect Day-backed Urgent Company…
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Why do we need to cut down trees when we can simply grow them? That’s the question that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) asked. In a new paper, the scientists detail how they’ve developed plant-based materials…
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A landmark review by Professor Partha Dasgupta at the University of Cambridge calls for transformational change in the way the world thinks, acts, and measures economic success to nature by protecting and enhancing the prosperity of the…
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According to World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Singapore, since the plastic bag fee came into effect in the country, each month, retailers are saving over 300,000 bags thus contributing to lesser waste and taking the citizens further…
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Clothing giant H&M has partnered with iconic 1990s jeans brand Lee to launch a sustainable and size-inclusive denim collection that will include recycled cotton jeans made out of 80% post-industrial waste and leather-free backpacks…
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While it's not the most pleasant of subjects to discuss, most people may be surprised to learn that traditional burials are fairly toxic and harmful to the environment. As such, there has been an increase in individuals around the world…
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In a first-ever, Las Vegas is about to get its own vegan cooking school and deli, Vegas Vegan Culinary School and Eatery, a women-owned business, aimed at helping interested individuals learn and appreciate plant-based cooking. Hoping…
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Covering over 30% of the earth's land surface, the forests of the world are a significant natural resource for the planet and humanity. Their role in our wellbeing is endless. They help to store massive amounts of carbon, ensure the…
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McDonald’s Corp, the world’s biggest fast-food QSR chain, is now selling the McPlant burger, which features a Beyond Meat-made plant-based patty, in Sweden and Denmark in order to test response in the two markets, as reported by Bloomberg.…
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Aquaman’ and Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa recently launched a sustainable vegan shoe line that is part of the So iLL x On the Roam collection that incorporates upcycled and biodegradable materials in its footwear. Hawaiian-born…
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