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Technology Mexico

7. April 2021

Beer Giant Turns Discarded Barley Straws into Packaging

In a mission to protect the environment, a Mexican beer company is presenting a circular form of packaging made mainly from barley straw - the leftover of beer’s essential ingredient - to avoid using virgin trees in their supply chain.

Society

Society France

24. February 2021

Don’t Throw Your Electronics Away: You Now Have the Right to Repair Them!

As of March, European citizens’ "right to repair" what they bought will be restored, as legislation across the continent is pushing back against electronic waste and planned obsolescence.

Animals

Animals Australia

23. February 2021

Why Farmers Are Picking Goats Over Noisy Lawnmowers

To get on top of their unwanted flora problems, farmers and landowners in Australia traded their noisy and polluting lawnmowers for mobs of rented goats, a sustainable solution that nourishes the soil along the way.

Environment

Environment Japan

1. February 2021

Japan Now Imports (Much) Less Tropical Wood

Japan’s biggest importer of tropical wood will soon close its doors since the protection of rainforests has gained traction, and the demand for wood coming from local trees is on the rise.

Environment

Environment Mexico

29. January 2021

It’s Official: Mexico City Bans Single-Use Plastic

Following a year of preparation, Mexico's capital city has finally made the ban of single-use plastics official, in an effort to reduce non-biodegradable plastics and to transform the city into a more sustainable one.

Environment

Environment Germany

18. January 2021

Your Next Pair of Sneakers Could Be Made Out of Plants

Adidas is taking its sustainability efforts to a whole new level this year: the sportswear manufacturing giant is now developing a plant-based leather material which will be used to produce “green” shoes.

Environment

Environment United Kingdom

15. December 2020

Rent-a-Christmas Tree (and Let It Live for Next Time)

A new green concept has taken one of Christmas' most popular tradition by storm: renting a potted Christmas tree instead of a cut-down one for the holiday season. And for the rest of the year, it goes back to the tree farm and continues to grow.

Environment

Environment USA

26. November 2020

Walk in Your Park – and Eat It, Too

More and more communities around the world encourage the addition of edible varieties of plants and trees to public green spaces, effectively transforming them into free outdoor buffets.

Society

Society United Kingdom

24. November 2020

Prince Charles Launches a Fashion Line – and It Is a Very Special One

Prince Charles debuts a sustainable, high-end and locally made fashion line meant to last consumers a long time, and to support the training and hiring of fashion hopefuls.

Environment

Environment Pakistan

9. November 2020

“More Crop per Drop”, or How This Country Saves 60% of Water in Farming

In Pakistan where rainfalls are inconsistent, a government initiative supports a drip irrigation system that delivers small amounts of water only where needed.