Business
Patagonia powers UK stores with community-owned renewables
Patagonia has signed a power purchase agreement to supply its UK stores in Manchester and Bristol with 100% community-owned renewable energy. The supplier will be Energy Garden, a community wind and solar initiative. Patagonia has also agreed to pay an…
Most sustainable car made with fishing nets and solar panels
Electric Dano-American automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more environmentally-conscious, in order to instigate a green car revolution. Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker revealed what could be the "world’s most sustainable car" at the LA Auto…
B Boheme Launches 100% Sustainable Shoes
UK-based vegan shoe brand B_Boheme has made a comeback, launching a new collection after two years. Using innovative and sustainable techniques, the brand is producing shoes according to how many orders they get, ensuring a more sustainable supply chain and…
From Wood to Foam: Creating Eco-friendly Packaging Solutions
Stora Enso, a paper manufacturer company based in Sweden is building innovative solutions for packaging materials. A leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden constructions, the company is creating effective alternative solutions to plastic products. The…
Barcelona buses to go green by running on sewage sludge
The city of Barcelona has plans to create biofuel for its large public transport system; meaning Barcelona buses could soon be running on sewage sludge. Currently, the city's fleet of 1,100 buses relies heavily on fossil fuels to function, with…
Swedish Company Produces Bio-based Beverage Lids
The coffee and beverage industry is growing rapidly. Almost half of all coffees and hot drinks are now sold in disposable cups. There are more than four times as many coffee shops today as there were in the year 2000,…