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According to a new study, around half the clothes that major online fast fashion brands like Boohoo and Asos sell are developed entirely from virgin plastic components like polyester, with only 1% of the clothes derived from recycled…
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Surf sportswear retail leader Rip Curl has announced a new partnership with Franco/U.S.-based recycling company TerraCycle, a Wetsuit Take Back Recycling Program enabling surfers to recycle their surf branded wetsuit across Australia at…
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In a recent announcement, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) plans to achieve 100% plastic waste collection this calendar year meaning that it will collect and process more plastic packaging waste than the company's own plastic usage. …
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A new United Nations report has revealed the astonishing waste generated by our electronics. Last year, the world dumped over 53 million tonnes of e-waste with only a tiny fraction ending up recycled. According to the analysts, the…
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Reebelo, a Singapore-based refurbished secondhand electronics marketplace startup, has announced a US$1.25 million seed funding round. The startup's new capital will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion into Asia-Pacific markets,…
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We recently sat down with Olivia Cotes-James, founder and CEO of natural period care startup LUÜNA Naturals based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The company recently launched a line of organic cotton pads and tampons, as well as reusable…
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Hong Kong & Shanghai-based menstrual care brand LUÜNA announced the launch of their organic cotton sanitary products subscription services and menstrual cup this month. The female-led company aims to empower women in Hong Kong with…
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Now in its sixth year, the Natural & Organic Asia (NOA) trade show fair took place this week at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wanchai, showcasing over 250 brands from around the world. The trade show is…
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An apparel brand based in the United Kingdom, Vollebak, just launched its Plant & Algae t-shirt line, which will decompose in 12 weeks once buried in soil (yes, you can bury your t-shirt in your garden). Made from raw plant materials…
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