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6 Upcoming Food Documentaries You Need to Add to Your Watchlist
Netflix's recent Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food documentary made waves across the Internet and media for its detailed exposé of the US food system's fallacies. Where do we go from there? A whole host of upcoming!-->…
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Food Waste Needs a Rebrand: From Trash to Treasure, Overcoming The Issue’s Image Problem
Food waste is a major global issue with no easy fixes.
By now, we’ve probably all heard the statistic that around one-third of all food produced each year is lost or wasted. That’s the equivalent of each of us putting an entire meal -!-->!-->!-->…
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This Washing Machine Filter Captures 98% of the Microplastics Released from Your Laundry
Slovenian startup PlanetCare has launched the second iteration of its microfibre-absorbing laundry filter, which can capture 98% of all pollutants from washing machine wastewater. Now made from recycled plastic, its cartridges are!-->…
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8 Brands Making the Best Plant-Based Ready Meals for the Time-Strapped Consumer
It's a fast-paced world. There's a lot to do. Cooking? Gah, who has the time? But you love food. We get it. Ready-to-eat meals are here to save you, showcasing the best of plant-based food that's ready in a jiffy. Here are the (vegan)!-->…
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My Beautiful Cafe-Launderette: Clean Coffee’s Cynthia Lok Talks Oat Milk, Sustainability & Sourcing
Hong Kong-based Clean Coffee is a sustainable specialty coffee business whose flagship café doubles as a launderette. Its co-founder Cynthia Lok met Green Queen to talk about all things coffee, sustainability, oat milk surcharges and!-->…
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Eco Fashion Platform Releases Documentary Celebrating Singapore’s Sustainable Fashion Space
Singaporean design discovery platform Zerrin's new documentary, 'The State of Sustainable Fashion in Singapore', spotlights local creatives and thought leaders advocating for a more responsible fashion industry. We spoke to Zerrin founder!-->…
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Nut Milk Makers: The Best Machines to Make Plant-Based Milk at Home
If you're tired of buying different alt-milks for different purposes and dealing with all that packaging, or just feel like experimenting with plant-based milks that don't yet exist, you could do with a nut milk maker. Here are some of the!-->…
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Scrappy Eats: 8 of the Best Zero-Waste Cookbooks for a More Sustainable Kitchen
With sustainable eating becoming a bigger priority for consumers post-pandemic, alongside the aim to be more frugal amid the cost-of-living crisis, cutting down on waste is more important than ever. To that end, here are some of the most!-->…
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Is The Zero Waste Jar Trend Over?
By Joseph Winters, Grist
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Almost a decade ago, Kathryn Kellogg started storing all of her trash — every receipt, sticker,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Saltyco’s BioPuff: the Plant-Based Material Revolutionising the Puffer Jacket
UK startup Saltyco has developed a BioPuff, a new bulrush-based fill material for puffer jackets that has a feather-like structure. A sustainable alternative to animal- and petroleum-based materials like duck or goose fibres and polyester!-->…
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Would You Pay For Meat & Dairy’s True Cost? German Supermarket Tests Climate-Inclusive Pricing
In a weeklong trial, German discount retailer Penny has increased the prices of nine products – mostly dairy and meat – to reflect their true cost on the climate (including soil and water use) and human health. Implemented across its 2,150!-->…
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Consumers Worldwide Eager to Adopt Sustainable Lifestyles, Alibaba Research Finds
Alibaba Group's latest ESG report reveals insights into consumer attitudes toward sustainability and the role businesses can play in promoting more conscious choices.
According to independent research commissioned by Alibaba Group, a!-->!-->!-->…
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8 Easy, Eco-Friendly Swaps To Make Right Now
Make new eco habits with these eco-friendly swaps you can make today to ditch single-use products.
We like to think that we don’t leave a massive footprint behind on our planet. But have you thought of the many little things in our!-->!-->!-->…
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From B12 to Vitamin D, Key Vitamins Come From Animals, But You Can Get Them on a Vegan Diet, Too
Vitamins including B12 and D are critical for health. But they're most often sourced from animals, which is not ideal if you follow a vegan diet. Here's how to get them from alternative sources.
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Food Footprint: Is Eating Seafood Better for the Climate Than Meat?
With the climate crisis climbing to the top of the global agenda, more people are beginning to take notice of the connection between our consumption choices and the carbon footprint it leaves behind. While some questions about the!-->…
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Glass Or Plastic: Which Is Better For The Planet?
Green Queen weigh in on one of the ultimate eco debates: glass or plastic? We set the record straight once and for all for you zero-wasters!
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10 Reasons Eating Fish and Seafood Is Bad for Your Health and the Planet
Reducing seafood intake is one of the key ways you can help alleviate your negative effect on the planet, but there are also a host of other important reasons make a pass on fish for dinner.
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What Is Your Digital Footprint & How Can You Minimise It?
From generating huge amounts of waste to spewing out greenhouse gases, here is everything you need to know about the environmental impact of your digital use and what we can individually do to minimise it.
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Sustainable Laundry Guide: The Planet Forward Way To Care For Your Clothes
Even the most dedicated eco-warriors amongst us may not realize that how you wash, dry and care for your clothes has a significant impact on the climate. Our guide to sustainable laundry covers what you need to know.
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Sustainable Fashion Guide: The 8 Rules to Building a Responsible Wardrobe
Sustainable fashion is on the rise, with mainstream brands and luxury labels alike embracing the trend. Yet the truth of it is, many of us still feel overwhelmed as consumers: is it possible to be a conscious fashionista?
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Greenwashing Is Everywhere – Here’s What It Is And How to Spot It In Action
Greenwashing has become ubiquitous, especially on social media. But how can well-meaning netizens stay on top of what greenwashing is and what it isn't? Below, a guide to greenwashing: what is it, how to spot it, and how to avoid it.
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