This ‘Moon Shot’ Parka is Brewed for Sustainability –
The Moon Parka, set for a limited release on Dec. 12, was developed by apparel manufacturer Goldwin Inc. and biotech firm Spiber Inc.
Source: sourcingjournal.com
The Moon Parka, set for a limited release on Dec. 12, was developed by apparel manufacturer Goldwin Inc. and biotech firm Spiber Inc.
Source: sourcingjournal.com
Boris Johnson has been accused of having ‘completely lost the plastic plot’ after telling schoolchildren that recycling ‘doesn’t work’ as a means to ease the climate crisis. The Recycling Association reacted with astonishment at the Prime Minister’s remarks during a Downing Street press conference for pupils, saying they were ‘very disappointing’. Number 10 had to tell the public to continue recycling after Mr Johnson said ‘recycling isn’t the answer’ and stressed the need to reduce the amount of plastic that is used. The PM said: ‘It doesn’t begin to address the problem. You can only recycle plastic a couple of times, really. What you’ve got to do is stop the production of plastic.’
A Canadian university and Stanford University had the highest overall scores on the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index.
Researchers have developed a new catalytic method for upcycling abundant, seemingly low-value plastics (polyethylene) into high-quality liquid products, such as motor oils, lubricants, detergents and even cosmetics.
With disposable cameras, it’s the camera that is for one-time use; with Instagram it’s the photos that are often the “throwaway.”…
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched a new tool that will allow businesses to measure their circular economy performance.
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