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This Singapore Bar Shows Diners What Food Will Look Like in the Future
From gas protein and bean-free coffee to cultured quail and upcycled kombucha, Fura is opening up the future of food to Singaporeans.
One of the hottest additions to the Asia's 50 Best Bars list last year, the cult bar is putting!-->!-->!-->…
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This US Startup Debuted Sustainable Diapers That Decompose, Thanks to Fungi
US startup Hiro Technologies has unveiled MycoDigestible Diapers, which come with plastic-eating fungi that break the material down in landfill.
What can mycelium not do? It can feed humans, stand in for leather, turn into sustainable!-->!-->!-->…
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Pangaia Takes on Nylon with Bio-Based Alternative Made from Castor Oil
Eco fashion pioneer Pangaia has launched (gaia)PLNT Nylon, a sportswear capsule collection derived from a bio-based, fossil-free monomer.
British material science firm Pangaia has unveiled its latest sustainable clothing innovation,!-->!-->!-->…
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Opinion: The Circular Economy is A Competitive Advantage – Tech Brands Are Leading the Shift
James Murdock, founder of circular tech firm Alchemy, argues that circularity isn't just good for the planet – it makes business sense too, and smart tech brands know it.
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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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Glass Bottles, Tomato Skins & Desert Crops: How Boca Became the Middle East’s Most Sustainable Restaurant
In a decade, Omar Shihab and his team at Boca have pioneered how restaurants approach sustainability, championing local produce from a historically barren region.
"In a way, we're living the future today," says Omar Shihab.
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Plants on the Map: The 5 Vegan Michelin Star Restaurants Around the World
From London to New York City, five vegan restaurants possess Michelin stars – here's what you need to know.
Who says high-end can't be climate-conscious and ethical?
Across the world, more and more restaurants are greenifying their!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Sustainability NGO Gets 175+ Food Companies to Commit to Responsible Sourcing in Asia
More than 175 food businesses across Asia have committed to improving their sourcing policies in light of sustainability and animal welfare, supported by a US non-profit.
A total of 83 food companies committed to implementing improved!-->!-->!-->…
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From Enthusiasts to Anxious Inactives, Meet the Four Types of Sustainable Consumers
Are you an enthusiast, a minimalist, or an anxious inactive? A new report categorises consumers into four broad segments based on their sustainability attitudes.
Cost of living and corporate 'greenhushing' – i.e., when companies!-->!-->!-->…
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50% of Europeans Changing Diet for the Climate, With One Third Reducing Meat
Contrary to recent polls about a disconnect between sustainability and dietary change, a new survey has found that 52% of Europeans are changing the way they eat for the climate.
More than half (52%) of consumers in Europe have made!-->!-->!-->…
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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.
Sustainable protein is on the rise in Japan.!-->!-->!-->…
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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.
If things continue the way they are, the fashion!-->!-->!-->…
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People Are More Concerned About Climate Change Than Two Years Ago – Here’s How Brands Can Help
Consumer concern about the climate crisis has escalated since 2022, but half of the world finds sustainable living expensive.
With climate scientists sounding the alarm about the unrealistic path to 1.5°C – just as the Arctic burns, the!-->!-->!-->…
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s ‘Misled’ Consumers By Burning Most of the Soft Plastic They Pledged to Recycle
The take-back schemes run by UK supermarkets to recycle soft plastics have misled consumers, with 70% of this waste being burned instead, an investigation has found.
Tesco and Sainsbury's – the UK's two largest retailers – are being!-->!-->!-->…
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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.
Redress, the Asia-focused charity tackling the fashion industry's!-->!-->!-->…
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L’Oréal to Use Fermentation-Derived Ingredients in Beauty & Personal Care Range
L’Oréal has entered a multi-year partnership with biotech startup Debut to develop fermentation-based ingredients for its products, as part of its sustainability goals.
The world's largest cosmetics brand is turning to fermentation to!-->!-->!-->…
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Uncaged Innovations Bags $5.6M for Plastic-Free Leather Made From Grain-Based Protein
US startup Uncaged Innovations has raised $5.6M in seed funding to commercialise its grain-based, plastic-free leather alternative.
Uncaged Innovations, which makes vegan leather from grains, has closed a $5.6M seed investment round led!-->!-->!-->…
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9 of the Best Asian Instant Ramen Noodles That Are Accidentally Vegan
Sometimes, all you want to do is boil some noodles and call it a day – here are nine of the best instant ramen products that just happen to be vegan.
Like Maisie Peters, I could have noodles for breakfast. In fact, I've done so!-->!-->!-->…
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No Meat On the Riviera: Cannes Film Festival Bans Beef to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Beef is on the chopping block (so to speak) at Cannes, one of the world's biggest film festivals, whose organisers acknowledge it is the "biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions" in the food system.
While there may be some beef over!-->!-->!-->…
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Q&A with Ethos Santorini’s Artemis Sorotou: ‘Our Ultimate Goal is to Attract Non-Vegans to Our Hotel’
There's a new luxury vegan hotel in Santorini, with biodegradable toiletries, bamboo slippers, and, of course, a plant-based breakfast. Co-owner Artemis Sorotou spills the beans on the Ethos Vegan Retreat.
While the world of ethical and!-->!-->!-->…
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Choose Chicken-Free Week: Veganuary Announces First of Multiple New Campaigns
Veganuary will soon host the first Choose Chicken-Free Week, as part of a wider rollout of mini-campaigns to complement its annual month-long initiative.
On the back of its most successful campaign to date, Veganuary is initiating!-->!-->!-->…
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