Beer waste offers novel pesticide alternative
A new study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems has found beer waste can provide a sustainable alternative to (often harmful) pesticides. The research team from NEIKER-BRTA Basque Institute…
WTO to review EU’s palm oil ban
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has accepted a request to review an EU law restricting the use of palm oil-based biofuels. The request comes from Kuala Lumpur, who has asked…
CSIRO says solar and wind are Australia’s cheapest energy sources
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has released its third report on energy generation and storage costs. The report, which was published in collaboration with the Australian Energy…
What Does a Green Netflix Mean?
There has been a longstanding debate on how much impact streaming platforms have on the environment. Carbon Trust, a non-profit group of experts, recently cleared up the area regarding this…
Brands for Sustainable Seafood
The ocean’s wellbeing has been overlooked for too long, even though it plays an essential part in regulating global climate, providing food and protein for millions and being the most…
Heathrow becomes first UK airport to use SAF
Heathrow airport is collaborating with Vitol Aviation and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) firm Neste to incorporate SAF into its main fuel supply. The move comes ahead of the G7 summit…
Australian agrifood investor raises $35m in seed funding
Tenacious Ventures, an Australian agrifood tech investor, closed its latest funding round earlier this month, raising a total of A$35m ($26.8m) in seed funding, including $20m from last year. The…
Timber-based protein to create sustainable fish feed
US-French biotech company Arbiom has developed a new wood-based protein, dubbed SylPro, to meet a burgeoning demand for sustainable fish feed for farmed fish. It is hoped that one day…
HeidelbergCement to build world’s first CO2-neutral cement plant
Earlier this month German multinational HeidelbergCement announced its plans to turn its factory site in Slite, Sweden, into an entirely carbon neutral plant by 2030. Such a feat is intended…
Sustainable nitrogen fertiliser startup raises $10m
Startup Kula Bio raised $10m in seed funding at the end of May this year, positioning itself as a key competitor to traditional fertiliser products. Nitrogen is a key ingredient…
What is a WRAP Certification?
Consumers all around the world are becoming much more conscious and aware of what products they’re buying and the processes behind them. They have demonstrated a preference towards products that…
Gucci: The Unexpected Nature Ally
Although many people regard the fashion industry as one the culprits for increasing greenhouse gas emissions —and rightfully so; it accounts for around 10% of all carbon emissions according to…