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German Startup Bags $15.5M to Bring Tech-Led Reusable Food Packaging to the US
Based in Cologne, Vytal Global has raised €14.2M ($15.5M) in growth funding to fuel the expansion of its reusable food packaging solutions.
German eco packaging startup Vytal Global has secured €14.2M ($15.5M) in investment to scale its!-->!-->!-->…
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From Food to Fibre: Sustainable Protein Revolution Takes on Luxury Fashion
In partnership with an Italian premium fashion mill, Japanese materials innovator Spiber has produced cashmere blends and worsted yarn with its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein.
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These 8 Fashion Tech Material Startups Are Futureproofing Textiles
As awareness about the environmental and welfare detriments of the textile industry grows, a new crop of startups is developing novel alternatives to change the way we dress and live.
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Hong Kong Designer Wins Top Prize at 2024 Redress Design Award Winners
Hong Kong-based charity Redress has announced the results of the 2024 Redress Design Award, with the top prize winner getting a chance to work with Tommy Hilfiger.
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Japan’s Spiber Raises $65M to Scale Up Production of Eco Materials Made from Fermented ‘Brewed Protein’
Japanese eco materials startup Spiber has secured ¥10B ($65M) in funding to accelerate mass production of its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein for use in the fashion, automotive and personal care industries.
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Q&A with Redress & The R Collective Founder Christina Dean: ‘Our Work is Just a Few Little Sprinkles of Goodness Right Now’
Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress and The R Collective, speaks to Green Queen about the evolution of sustainable fashion, what she's learnt in her 17 years as an activist, and the impact of online shopping and e-commerce.
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From Sustainable Proteins to Food is Medicine, 6 Trends Shaping the Future of Food in 2024
What does the future look like for food tech? French consultancy DigitalFoodLab has released its annual State of FoodTech Trends report for 2024, distilling 28 directions in six 'mega-trends', including sustainable proteins, food is!-->…
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This Washing Machine Filter Captures 98% of the Microplastics Released from Your Laundry
Slovenian startup PlanetCare has launched the second iteration of its microfibre-absorbing laundry filter, which can capture 98% of all pollutants from washing machine wastewater. Now made from recycled plastic, its cartridges are!-->…
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Greenwashing Is Everywhere – Here’s What It Is And How to Spot It In Action
Greenwashing has become ubiquitous, especially on social media. But how can well-meaning netizens stay on top of what greenwashing is and what it isn't? Below, a guide to greenwashing: what is it, how to spot it, and how to avoid it.
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What Is The Degrowth Movement And Why Should You Care?
Have we consumed our way to a climate crisis? Our entire economy is based on growth indicators and well, not all growth is good. That’s the underlying message of the degrowth movement—a term used to encapsulate political, social, and!-->…
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8 Circular Packaging Companies To Watch In The Race To Close The Waste Loop
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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Meet 4 Startups Behind The Refillable Grocery Revolution
These startups are making refillable groceries convenient—delivering them in clean energy-powered vehicles and bikes to customers' doors.
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What Is the Blue Economy?
In the fight against climate change and to support economic growth, the blue economy is perhaps the most important contender. But what is it, exactly?
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Circular Food Systems Are The Answer: Findings From The First Major Study On Their Potential
A new study suggests that we don't need to wait for techno-based solutions to make our food systems more sustainable.
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3 Italian Eco Entrepreneurs Changing The Future Of Fashion You Need To Know
Italy has long been synonymous with luxury fashion and globally-recognised design talent. A new crop of Italian entrepreneurs are changing the discourse on what it means to create a fashion company in today's global markets, where!-->…
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We’re Loving These 5 Upcycled Sneakers Made From Waste
The eco sneaker space? It’s booming with innovation, with designers now using waste to create new shoes.
Sustainable fashion is all the rage right now. Brands are launching everything from low-carbon vegan kicks to recycled underwear.!-->!-->!-->…
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Nest Co-Founder Takes On Food Waste Emissions With Mill
Matt Rogers, co-founder of the popular Nest Labs smart thermostat, is now putting his focus on food waste with the launch of a novel kitchen device called Mill.
Mill is a kitchen device that dehydrates a range of food scraps not!-->!-->!-->…
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These 4 Books Can Help Us Rethink Our Relationship With Stuff And Become More Sustainable
Most of us can agree that we have too much stuff—and it's killing our planet. These four books might help us become more sustainable.
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Climate Candy Is A Thing And It’s Tackling Food Waste
Is climate candy set to be the next food niche? LA-based PurePlus says yes. The startup launched its first consumer brand, Faves, in 2021 as a sustainable alternative to Starburst. Today, each packet of chews contains one serving of fruits!-->…
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10 Things You Need To Know About The Resale Luxury Market
What does the future hold for the luxury resale market? The future is bright, according to recent findings from McKinsey.
McKinsey looked at the resale luxury market late last year. Consumer research was conducted in the U.S., EU and!-->!-->!-->…
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5 Ways Conscious Consumption Is Driving The Resale Fashion Boom
Sustainability is a hot topic in fashion right now, as the industry grapples with its reputation as one of the most polluting in the world. Consumers, in search for more eco-friendly ways to shop, are looking for alternatives that leave!-->…
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