Haelixa partners with CottonConnect in move towards traceable textiles
Haelixa and CottonConnect will work together to improve the traceability of cotton supply chains by combining digital and physical techniques.
Intrepid Travel learns valuable lesson after ban on greenwashing ad
A complaint upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has prompted Intrepid Travel to launch a global review of its environmental communications.
Major global automakers are yet to account for steel emissions
The steel used by automotive manufacturers is releasing almost 600 million tonnes of undisclosed CO2 emissions per year, according to research by Greenpeace East Asia.
Startup profile: InterEarth
InterEarth has developed a scalable and affordable method of removing carbon dioxide emissions directly from the atmosphere. Founded by Simon Avenell and Dr Howard Carr, the Australian startup has made significant progress since launching in 2020.
Singapore samples farm-free food made from electricity and thin air
Solein, a novel protein ingredient made from thin air and electricity, is approaching commercialisation following its first official sampling in Singapore.
Corporate reporting fuels the flames of disruptive solutions
Recent years have brought a boom in biotechnology, as celebrated by a recent global conference. With eight keynote sessions, six round-table discussions and over 80 registered exhibitors, the SynBetaBio convention marks the solidification of an emerging disruptive industry.
UK policy must strengthen the demand for net zero materials
The decarbonisation of UK industries may be determined by the demand for low-carbon materials, according to a policy briefing from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
Startup profile: Aravita
Founded by Marco Perlman, Bruno Schrappe and Aline Azevedo towards the end of 2022, Aravita is developing a technological solution to reduce the burden of food waste. Having recently closed a $2.5 million fundraising round led by Qualcomm Ventures, the Brazilian startup has ambitions for global expansion.
Recycling facility spits plastic waste back into the local environment
Plastic recycling facilities may inadvertently release their targeted pollutants back into the environment, according to a study from the University of Strathclyde.
Bee-friendly label highlights the need for cautious certification
Pollinator Partnership has launched a new version of its Bee Friendly Farming Certification, giving its applicants the option of undergoing a third-party assessment. Independent verification will add credibility to the new label while highlighting the failings of the original scheme.