2019 was the year that… | Greenbiz

2019 was the year that… | Greenbiz

It is always difficult to encapsulate a 12-month period, let alone the 365 turbocharged 24-hour news cycles that seem to have become the new normal. So much happens in the course of a year — from governments, companies, activists and many others — that it all becomes a blur. That certainly is true in the world of sustainability. From the launch of Loop, the circular economy wunderkind, in January to the colossal failure of COP25 in December, from the burning Arctic and Amazon to the dizzyingly weird weather, it’s another year of ups and downs, reasons for both optimism and despair.

New Zealand Fashion Week: A Focus On Sustainability

New Zealand Fashion Week: A Focus On Sustainability

New Zealand Fashion Week, that is a wrap! When I think of New Zealand fashion designers, first that pops to mind is Karen Walker. Quirky. Colorful. Elegant. There’s something fascinating about visiting a new country and discovering new designer labels to love. And I travel far and wide to do so: Tel Aviv, Casablanca, and even Seoul! I’m proud to add New Zealand to my list of expanding fashion weeks around the globe.

Govt launches ‘Darwaza Band-Part 2’ campaign to promote ODF sustainability

Govt launches ‘Darwaza Band-Part 2’ campaign to promote ODF sustainability

The Swachh Bharat Mission  Grameen launched the ‘Darwaza Band -Part 2’ campaign focusing on sustaining the open defecation free status of villages across the country. Produced by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the campaign has been supported by the World Bank.

Evonik helps lay the foundations for IPC sustainability push

Evonik helps lay the foundations for IPC sustainability push

Evonik is an associate member of the IPC and played a key role in convincing the organisation of the major impact poultry nutrition can have on the environment. It also helped to link the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the three-pillar sustainability model (environmental, economic and socio-ethical) promoted by the IPC, and to identify the SDGs which are supported most by the poultry industry.

Blue Circle Foods: Sustainability, price are top priorities for shoppers buying seafood

Blue Circle Foods: Sustainability, price are top priorities for shoppers buying seafood

When it comes to buying seafood, consumers are most concerned about where it is sourced and how much it costs, according to new research by Blue Circle Foods, which is why the company strives to be transparent about where its fish comes from and price it competitively to other animal proteins.