Spanish Startup Novameat Develops 3D-Printed “Fleshy” Vegan Meat
Spanish food tech startup Novameat develops vegan-friendly 3D-printed “meat” using only plant-based proteins. The company first shot to fame in 2018 when it debuted the world’s first 3D-printed plant-based steak, and it has since managed!-->…
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Social Venture HATCH Co-Working Factory Empowers Local Women By Reviving ‘Made In Hong Kong’ Culture
Hong Kong social venture, HATCH, is a co-working factory that seeks to lift women out of poverty through artisanal and manufacturing work that was once embedded in the city’s history as an industrial centre. Currently, four local brands!-->…
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Oxford Study: Healthy Food And Sustainable Food Are One And The Same
A newly published study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has found that eating healthy plant-based foods is nearly always the best dietary option for the planet. The analysis aims to help inform better individual!-->…
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Clean Beauty Monthly: Where To Find The Best Natural K-Beauty Brands
Korea is arguably the beauty capital of Asia. For years now, K-Beauty brands have been pumping out innovative, fun and affordable products. They are famous for setting global beauty trends: the sleeping mask, the compact cushion and the!-->…
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: “We Need A New Capitalism To Fight Climate Change”
In an op-ed in The New York Times, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called for a “new capitalism” that would be brought about by taxing billionaires and gearing businesses up to fight global issues like climate change. The charismatic founder!-->…
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Why India Urgently Needs A Sustainable Protein Revolution
India will become the most populous country, the largest economy and experience the greatest rise in meat consumption. We need to think more about how India will eat meat in the next 30 years and what that means for the global food system!-->…
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Morgan Stanley Report Ending Global Warming Will Cost US $50 Trillion
A new report from Morgan Stanley finds that curbing global warming and reducing net carbon emissions to zero will require US$50 trillion. More specifically, spending in five key sectors in zero-carbon technology is necessary to achieve the!-->…
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Coca-Cola Named Most Polluting Brand On Earth For Second Year In A Row
In a global audit of plastic waste conducted by the Break Free From Plastic movement, Coca-Cola was found for the second year in a row to be the top polluting brand worldwide. The multinational beverage giant is accountable for more!-->…
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Don’t Spook The Planet: 8 Eco-Friendly Tips For A Greener Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner! While Halloween is always a good excuse for a whole lot of fun and games, it usually produces a scary amount of waste. To avoid being too spooked out by your eco footprint this year, check out our green!-->…
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Patagonia Founder Yves Chouinard: “Capitalism Will Lose Its Customers”
In an exclusive interview with Fast Company, the 80-year-old founder of iconic outdoor apparel brand Patagonia Yvon Chouinard made a damning case against the current capitalist system that is driving unsustainable practices in the midst of!-->…
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Cambridge Study Finds Doubling Veggie Options On Menus Can Cut Meat Orders By 40-80%
A recent study by University of Cambridge scientists finds that increasing vegetarian options on menus reduces orders of meat dishes by 40 to 80%. This piece of research presents a new solution to encourage more plant-based eating amongst!-->…
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74% Of Elite Chinese Consumers Prioritise Making A Positive Impact Over Materialism
According to a new report by HSBC Jade, the bank’s most elite membership level, Chinese consumers say that their personal growth and making a positive impact on earth is more important than wealth. This adds to the growing analyses!-->…
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Microplastic Pollution: German Study Finds Plastic Byproducts In Over 97% Of Children Tested
In a new study conducted by the German Environmental Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute, plastic byproducts were found in almost all blood and urine samples taken from children between the ages of 3 and 17. These shocking results!-->…
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Birkenstock Launches Refillable Sustainable Cork Skincare Product Line
German footwear brand Birkenstock has just released its Natural Skin Care products, infused with the company’s iconic material: cork. The shoemaker has expanded to skincare after realising that a substance in cork oak contains!-->…
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Where To Find Bulk, Refillable & Plastic-Free Household Cleaning Products In Hong Kong
Many of us are taking steps to live more sustainably, but are overlooking a major culprit of household waste? Cleaning products are a large source of ocean and landfill waste, and some figures say that the average household throws away!-->…
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The Best Omnipork Dishes To Try Across Hong Kong
Unlike Silicon Valley-based food tech startups that have predominantly focused on plant-based beef products, Hong Kong’s very own startup Omnipork has developed a vegan alternative for pork - Asia’s most consumed meat. Made with only plant!-->…
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5 Reasons Why All Asian Cities Should Have A Toy Library
A toy library is a place where parents and caretakers can take children to borrow educational toys, puzzles, games and materials. Children can visit to use these materials at the library, much like a playroom. The goal of a toy library is!-->…
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group To Eliminate Single-Use Plastics By 2021
Global luxury hospitality group Mandarin Oriental Hotels has pledged to phase out all single-use plastics across its entire portfolio by March 2021. This follows recent moves by the group to remove plastic straws and single-use drinking!-->…
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If 20% Rich Countries Went Vegan & Cut Food Waste, We Could End Global Warming By 2050
In a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, if just one in five of us in richer countries went nearly vegan and disposed one third less food, we could be looking at carbon absorption by 2050 as opposed to global warming.!-->…
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Whales Can Save The Climate: Ocean Giants Absorb 33 Tonnes Of Carbon During Their Lifespan
In a study published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a team of marine biologists and economists have found that whales capture tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. The carbon capture potential of these beautiful creatures - the!-->…
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Digital Food Revolution: Japanese Startup Open Meals Is 3D-Printing Sustainable Sushi
Japanese future foods startup Open Meals is developing technology for 3D-printed food made from sustainable ingredients that can be transported all over the world. The company has managed to create made-to-order pixelated printed sushi!-->…
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