Carbon Loops is a city-based start-up developed in 2017 as a measure to convert biodegradable waste into Biogas and Compost. Read to find out more about how they are handling waste!
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Plastic pollution is perhaps one of the most pressing environmental emergencies the world now faces.
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After Meena’s helpful introduction to the topic of caste discrimination, we had the chance to dig deeper into this issue and draw from her expertise.
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Grappling with extreme weather, Europe views 2021 summer as the worst fire season. The same goes for the United States.
Online shopping has had a groundbreaking year during the pandemic, giving it a decisive leg-up over brick-and-mortar retail. However, as more and more customers shift to the so-called ‘environmentally friendly’ digital commerce, the environment suffers all the more for it.
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In the United States, 25% of the proteins raised go into pet feeding. In Hong Kong, it might be less, but still as significant given the greater demand for pets during the pandemic. Deep dive into the exclusive interview with Pirry Leung, one of the founders of Furry Green to discuss the often-overlooked food topic for humans’ best friends - pets!
Read to find more about Vaayu, a biogas solution that converts food waste generated in your house into cooking gas!
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On July 15 2021, 104 WTO Trade Ministers and heads of delegations joined together for the first time virtually since 2017, seeking to finally resolve the dividing issue of banning harmful fisheries subsidies to curb overfishing. A silver lining appears as ministers took small steps to come to terms with negotiations on fisheries subsidies disciples that have gone on for 20 years.
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In this series of articles, we had the opportunity to speak to Meena Varma from the The International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) who shed some light on the serious and neglected issue of caste discrimination. This installation is an introduction to the organisation and their work, along with a comprehensive discussion on the issue of caste discrimination.
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Founded in November 2020 by triplets Gayle, Samantha and Melanie from Tyne and Wear, The Eco Stall is an online start-up which offers sustainable and reusable alternatives to everyday household items. All products come from independent sellers selected by the founders themselves, and include cleaning items, cutlery, toiletries, pet care and more. The Corporate Law Journal spoke with co-founder, Melanie.
A new light sheds on the EU as the wait is finally over with the enactment of Directive (EU) 2019/904 - the ‘Single-Use Plastics Ban’
In this exclusive article, our guest author Matthew Warren, a sociologist, and ethnomusicologist talks about Footprints; as he rightly puts it, “Footprints are at the heart of environmentalism.” Matthew talks about how Footprints affects and shapes every little detail of our life. He further wrote about his exciting journey to the Footprint Conference that transformed from a one-time show to a yearly event determined to bring change in the world of sustainability.
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How are China navigating their huge rise in E-commerce? To what extent is this damaging our environment?
The European Commission has recently announced the plan to build a sustainable food labelling network as part of its 2050 net-zero commitment. Non-Profit Foundation Earth also followed suit with its new labelling scheme rolling out in 2022.
How harmful are arbitrations for the environment? A research project by The Campaign for Greener Arbitrations identified the environmental footprint of a medium-sized arbitration, showing that it to use the equivalent of ‘just under 20,000’ trees
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A continuation of the interview with AEYN deep diving into sustainability issues Asian countries face, where 2021 finally sees Asian banks committing to more green financing projects.
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One year on from the Norilsk Nickel Oil spill disaster in the Russian arctic, fossil fuel companies are still dragging their feet amidst calls for change. This highlights a global problem of accountability–local populations, those most effected by environmental disasters, are those who struggle most to make their voices heard.
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Food wastage is a tremendous challenge and requires our urgent attention now, even more than ever. A substantial amount of food sees the bin every day because it goes unsold from grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and other eatery joints. This article features a brilliant start-up taking the good fight against food wastage internationally - Too Good To Go. It has a global presence, with more than 100,000 businesses participating in the initiative.
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From 2 to 100, 20 Asian countries come together to speak out on environmental issues arising from the ignorance of their leaders and the people. For our generation, our children, and the environment as a whole.
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OLIO: a free food-sharing app that tackles food wastage. How? Find out from our exclusive interview with Tessa Clarke, the Co-Founder and CEO of OLIO.
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