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Plastic Pollution
Algenie Emerges From Stealth to Turn Algae Into Sustainable Fuels & ‘Carbon-Positive’ Plastic
Australian startup Algenie has come out of stealth with early funding for its photobioreactors that can create sustainable fuels, plastics and feed from algae.
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In A Policy Shift, US Will Support Global Treaty to Reduce Plastic Production
One of the largest plastic producers, the US intends to support a global treaty to reduce plastic manufacturing, marking a shift from its previous position.
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Cadillac Releases Sollei Concept EV with Interiors Featuring MycoWorks’ Mycelium Biomaterials
General Motors has unveiled a new concept EV under its Cadillac division, which features biomaterials made from MycoWorks' mycelium.
We've heard a lot of comparisons between electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative proteins, but could!-->!-->!-->…
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Starbucks to Lead City-Wide Reusable Cup Project in Petaluma, California
A coalition of cafés and restaurants are participating in a city-wide reusable cup project in Petaluma, California, with the goal of reducing waste from single-use plastics.
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With So Many Microplastics, Is Bottled Water Still Natural?
Recent lawsuits say Arrowhead, Evian, Poland Spring, and other water bottlers are deceiving customers.
By Joseph Winters
Is bottled water really “natural” if it’s contaminated with microplastics? A series of lawsuits recently filed!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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In Israel, Alternative Proteins Could Create 10,000 Jobs & Contribute $2.5B by 2030: Report
Israel is becoming a major hotspot for alternative proteins, accounting for 10% of the sector's investments last year, and expected to net $2.5B to the national economy by 2030, according to a new report.
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Saveggy Raises €1.76M for Plastic-Free Edible Cucumber Packaging
Swedish packaging solutions startup Saveggy has raised SEK 20M (€1.76M) to scale up its plastic-free, plant-based coating for fruits and vegetables, starting with cucumbers.
Lund-based Saveggy's latest funding round of €1.76M!-->!-->!-->…
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Unilever Scales Back Climate & Social Pledges in Alarming ESG U-Turn
An ESG leader and one of the world's largest CPG companies, Unilever is pushing back its climate and social pledges amid increased pressure to focus on financial goals above everything else.
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Oscars 2024: Which Nominees Pass the Climate Bechdel Test This Year?
There's a new Bechdel-Wallace Test in Hollywood – but this one focuses on climate change. Which Oscar-nominated movies pass the Climate Reality Check for 2024?
"Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds."
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With Investigations and Regulations Against the Market, Are Carbon Offsets in Trouble?
From one greenwashing scandal to the next, carbon offsets have developed a notorious reputation over the last few years. As more investigations call out their inflated claims and regulations clamp down on the sector, could the voluntary!-->…
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Kelpon: German Female Founding Duo Raises 7-Figure Seed for World’s First Seaweed Tampon with Self-Created Financial Instrument
Vyld, the female-founded Berlin startup making sustainable period products from algae, has secured a seven-figure sum in seed funding that includes a financing instrument they created themselves.
Three years after launch, Vyld has!-->!-->!-->…
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Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range?
Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing's new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week.
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Citizen Planet: 10 Things to Do for the Climate in 2024
If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, here are 10 things you can do in 2024 to curb your footprint and planetary impact and tackle climate change.
“We are heading for environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly.“!-->!-->!-->…
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Using AI to Explore the Impact of Microplastic Pollution on Soil and Agriculture
Researchers have applied artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to analyse the effect of microplastics on soil properties, with the aim to support decision-making on plastic waste management and help align with ESG goals.
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Future Food Quick Bites: Bee-Free Honey, Co-Fermented Fish & A New Netflix Doc
In our weekly column, we round up the latest news and developments in the alternative protein and sustainable food industry. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Melibio's UK debut, Canada's 'unlawful' plastic ban, and a game-changing!-->…
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New Year’s Eve Light Shows: Which is Greener, Drones or Fireworks?
As we approach the end of 2023, millions around the world are making plans to watch fireworks shows to celebrate the turn of the year. But with more and more people considering their impact on the planet, it's worth considering a greener!-->…
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Plastic Credits: Offsetting Schemes by Verra & PCX Have Serious Flaws, Says New Report
A new report by Break Free From Plastic and the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives has revealed that there are serious flaws in the plastic offsetting, credits and neutrality markets, analysing the two major providers of these!-->…
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Notpla: Earthshot Prize Winner’s Seaweed Packaging Named ‘First and Only’ Plastic-Free Material Under EU Regulation
Earthshot Prize-winning British startup Notpla's seaweed-based packaging has become the 'first and only' material recognised as plastic-free by a European Union country, following a nine-month verification process under the EU's Single-Use!-->…
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Americans are Buying & Paying More for Sustainably Marketed Products: Report
Despite many politicians opposing climate funding – and some denying climate change altogether – a survey of 2,700 Americans shows that people are buying products with sustainability messaging more than conventional ones, as well as!-->…
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Oatly Calls for Mandatory Carbon Labelling, Offers ‘Big Dairy’ Free Ad Space to Publish Climate Footprint
Oatly is calling on the UK food and drink industry to adopt mandatory carbon labelling on product packaging with a new campaign. As part of this effort, it is offering free ad space to dairy producers, challenging them to publish their!-->…
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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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