Zero Waste

Swiss-Ghanian startup Koa has raised $15M in Series B funding to scale up its upcycled cacao business, develop more products and intensify regenerative agriculture practices to involve over 10,000 more farmers and address the climate…
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It's only Thanksgiving and we might be hitting a tipping point with Christmas content already, so this is probably three months too late – but in case you're like me and still planning your Christmas menu, here are a few cocktails (both…
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Food waste is a massive problem across the globe, and while governments need to step up their efforts, there are some things we as consumers can do to help the cause – here are some of the best home composters you can buy, alongside their…
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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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Food waste is a major global issue with no easy fixes. By now, we’ve probably all heard the statistic that around one-third of all food produced each year is lost or wasted. That’s the equivalent of each of us putting an entire meal -…
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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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Austrian food tech startup Kern Tec, which upcycles stone fruit pits into plant-based dairy alternatives, has raised €12M in a Series A funding round. The brand's co-founder Luca Fichtinger tells Green Queen that it aims to scale up…
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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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