How Bucha Bio Is Ditching Plastic With Vegan Biodegradable Leather
WEBAug 3, 2021 · Source: Bucha Bio. The animal-based leather industry was valued at an estimated US$95 billion in 2018 and is expected to cross US$128 billion by 2022. To disrupt this market and prevent the four million tons of solid waste produced every year by the leather industry, Bucha Bio’s material aims to be a step in the right direction.. According to a study conducted in the U.S., 55% of respondents ...
#INVISIBLEBAG: Hong Kong Startup’s Plastic-Free Packaging That ...
WEBJul 28, 2020 · Distinctive Action’s solution is made primarily out of Polyvinyl Alcohol, aka PVA, a non-toxic, odour-less skin-safe synthetic polymer. The bag also contains plant-based starch, glycerin and water. Thanks to the PVA, the bag behaves like the plastic film but dissolves in water at 70°C and above, making it an ideal packaging solution.
Why China’s E-Grocery Giant Is Pouring $1.5B Into Sustainable Ag …
WEBAug 26, 2021 · 4 Mins Read. A new “10 Billion Agriculture Initiative” has launched in China, aiming to accelerate the growth of sustainable ag-tech in the country. Run by the country’s largest online agricultural platform, Pinduoduo, the 10 billion RMB (US$1.5 billion) fund hopes to support the digitalisation of agriculture and …
Starfield Secures US$10M Series A Funding & Launches Across …
WEBAug 24, 2020 · 4 Mins Read. Starfield Food Science & Technology, a Chinese food tech developing plant-based meat alternatives, has recently announced the completion of its Series A funding round ahead of a roll out of its products across more than 20 foodservice chains in the country.The capital will be used to set up Starfield’s research and development facility in Shenzhen in anticipation of more product ...
Ex Chipotle Exec Debuts Chef-Driven, Science-Backed Vegan …
WEBJan 3, 2022 · 3 Mins Read. Co-founded by chef/restauranteur Margaux Riccio and ex-Chipotle executive Tim Wildin, Vertage is the latest vegan cheese brand to debut in the US market. The dairy-free range has launched across select foodservice channels in Washington DC. According to the founders, retail expansion is also on the cards.
Mars Collaborates With Perfect Day To Launch New Vegan …
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Global confections company Mars has partnered with Perfect Day to launch its first ‘earth-positive’ animal-free chocolate. Dubbed CO2COA, it uses Perfect Day’s animal-free whey protein to capture the taste and feel of conventional chocolate while tapping into the flexitarian and vegan consumer trend. To double down on its sustainability ...
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WEBThe Asia Alternative Protein Industry Report – New Decade, New Protein, published by Green Queen Media, is the first in-depth report in Asia about plant-based, cultivated and whole food meat, seafood and dairy alternatives across the region, the sector’s fastest-growing globally, with annual growth predicted to be 9.3% until 2026.. The report is a result of dozens of first-hand interviews ...
Eat Just Serves Cultured Meat To Diners At 1880 Restaurant …
WEBDec 23, 2020 · 5 Mins Read. Just days after announcing that it has made the world’s first-ever commercial sale of cell-based meat for human consumption to 1880 restaurant in Singapore, Eat Just recently invited guests taste the brand’s cultured meat, marking a historic moment for the future of food and for the advancement of the food technology industry.. After recently becoming the first in the world to ...
Social Venture HATCH Co-Working Factory Empowers Local …
WEBOct 30, 2019 · 3 Mins Read. Hong Kong social venture, HATCH, is a co-working factory that seeks to lift women out of poverty through artisanal and manufacturing work that was once embedded in the city’s history as an industrial centre.Currently, four local brands are sharing the co-working space to revive a “Made In Hong Kong” tradition and lift underprivileged women in the city out of poverty through ...
Hong Kong’s Plastic Bottle Bill Looks Set For Failure, Here Are 8 ...
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Several green groups have heavily criticised the proposal, from the rebate amount to the model itself. Here are 8 reasons why it looks set to be fall short. 1. A Poor Record On Plastic Bags. In the 10 years since the introduction of the plastic bag PRS, the amount going to landfill has decreased from 298,000 tonnes per …
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