Over the past decade, the average American’s protein consumption has increased by 25%. This surge in demand has led to unsustainable livestock farming, producing millions of tons of food [...]
Many conventional beauty products contain up to 80% water, which is largely unnecessary. The water content increases the product’s weight and transportation emissions. These cosmetics will [...]
Regulatory bodies, especially in Europe and the U.S., are implementing stricter standards on recyclability and reuse, compelling companies to adopt sustainable practices. In response, the [...]
While companies consider carbon offset marketplaces an easy fix to close the gap in their carbon reduction goals, the reality is far messier. What looks like a simple solution is a landscape [...]
Cosmetic companies typically harvest ingredients from wild plants or through conventional agriculture, which can lead to overharvesting and depletion of natural resources. This is particularly [...]
The textile industry has long relied on natural fibers like cotton and wool and synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. These materials are available and cost-effective but have [...]
Imagine you’re flying with Delta Air Lines guilt-free, trusting their claims of being a carbon-neutral airline. However, behind the scenes, a lawsuit in California is challenging this very [...]
Petroleum-based feedstocks used predominantly in the chemical industry involve environmentally detrimental and unsustainable processes in the long run. These conventional methods contribute to [...]
In the UK alone, the ice cream industry consumes 4.81 billion kWh of electrical energy annually, much of it for refrigeration. Furthermore, commercial refrigerants, like HFC R404A, have a high [...]
Rice husk ash, a byproduct of burning rice husk for fuel, presents a significant disposal issue for industries, especially as pollution regulations become increasingly stringent. Without proper [...]
Conventional protective textiles, such as fire retardants and UV shielding materials, often contain toxic substances like Zinc Oxide and halogenated compounds. In addition to having significant [...]
Beauty and cosmetics supply chains prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad availability of ingredients over environmental impact and ethical considerations. This conventional approach can lead to [...]
In a Nielsen IQ survey, 69% of consumers said sustainability has become more important to them over the last two years, yet 1 in 4 consumers believe companies are not making it easy for them to [...]
In July 2023, the EU (European Union) released new battery recycling regulations. Enforced in February 2024, the new EU battery regulations focus on several key areas to ensure sustainability and [...]
Bioplastics are the ideal alternative to regular plastic. Often derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane, or algae, these biodegradable materials can reduce our reliance on the [...]
California, one of the largest fur and leather markets, banned animal fur products in January 2023. The state had already banned exotic leather products in 2020. While regular leather remains [...]
Industrial chemicals are the backbone of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and consumer goods manufacturing processes. While effective, these conventional chemicals often pose significant [...]
Mycelium-based ice creams are helping create a carbon-neutral manufacturing process through CO2-consuming microbes! Similarly, starch-infused ice cream formulations are reducing energy [...]
The EU’s ban on titanium dioxide (E171) due to cancer risks and environmental harm highlights the need for safer, eco-friendly alternatives that align with governmental and UN [...]
According to sustainability researcher Gunter Pauli, coffee production generates more than 23 million tonnes of waste annually. However, these byproducts can have valuable applications that [...]
Synthetic fibers, such as polyester and nylon, have become prevalent in the textile industry, comprising 60% of clothing and 70% of household textiles. Yet, their reliance on non-renewable [...]
According to a study by Novozyme, less than 15% of detergent raw materials are renewable and biodegradable. The rest pollute water sources and harm surrounding wildlife. On the other hand, [...]
Fueled by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability concerns, the textile industry is seeing a rigorous change in its traditional ways. The major textile [...]
Sustainable textiles refer to fabrics produced to minimize harm to the environment and people involved in the process. This encompasses the entire lifecycle of the textile, from the sourcing of [...]
Due to its versatility and variety of tastes, the global demand for cheese is astoundingly high. However, manufacturing cheeses the traditional way remains far from being sustainable. NRDC [...]
Nearly two-thirds of paper takeout containers from the US’s largest grocery stores and 11% of bakery and deli papers contained elevated levels of fluorine. This suggests their probable [...]
Did you know? Procter & Gamble (P&G) employs data analytics to assess product environmental impact across lifecycles. This empowers them to spot innovation opportunities aligned with [...]
With governments enforcing stricter regulations and consumers demanding greater sustainability, businesses are being pushed to limit their carbon impact. As a result, industries are adopting [...]
Did you know that many dyes ranging from 60 to 80% are carcinogenic? As a result, posing a risk to both consumers and manufacturers. The World Bank Group has identified around 70+ toxic chemicals [...]
Plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris from surface waters to deep-sea sediment, which is a minimum of 14 million tons annually. Source. Government organizations worldwide, with the European [...]
Smart packaging has become a revolution in various industries, offering many benefits. It not only enhances transparency into food conditions and extends shelf-life but also serves as a powerful [...]
The growing emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy has pushed the packaging industry towards recyclable and bio-based solutions. Governments worldwide, including the USA, [...]
Maintaining product integrity, increasing shelf life, and preventing contamination are some of the crucial problems various industries tackle today, especially the food and pharma sectors. [...]
Food packaging that can preserve contents and prevent oxidation and spoilage has become the subject of several research studies. As a result, we’ve been noticing a lot of innovative solutions [...]
The Drinks Industry Sustainability Index stated the beverage industry was ‘’considerably behind’’ with a score of 4.8 out of 10 in the strategies and practices followed by the beverage industry. [...]
In the face of a meat-hungry world, lab-grown meat has gained popularity as an alternative to the cruelty of factory farming. But “cruelty-free” is a big claim; as it turns out, the reality is [...]
How do you like your tea? With cream? Sugar? Or the classic, plastic. That’s right, environmentally detrimental glue and plastic. Allow me to spill the tea. Tea lovers sing many a praise of those [...]
A study conducted by NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business revealed that in over 90% of the individual product categories, the sustainability-marketed products outperformed their [...]
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a widely used material in packaging, especially food packaging. Derived from renewable sources like cornstarch, cassava roots, chips, starch, and sugarcane, this [...]
