Packaging created by Finnish startup Sulapac is leading the way in use of bio-based materials and low carbon footprint. Co-founders Laura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo and Suvi Haimi, biochemists, were inspired to act after noticing endless rows of plastic cosmetics pots. In 2016, Sulapac was established using recycled and byproduct materials to make plant-based biopolymer and natural material… Continue reading This company makes cosmetics packaging materials that leave no microplastics behind
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Making a comeback: the ‘lost’ species returning to Britain
Rewilders in the United Kingdom are reintroducing previously extinct species to the nation in the absence of leadership from the government. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted nations globally. Recently reintroduced species include the beaver, which has reappeared in areas across England and Scotland due to a combination of official trials and unofficial… Continue reading Making a comeback: the ‘lost’ species returning to Britain
The buildings that heal
Trauma-informed design (TID) is an emerging architectural movement that aims to create sanctuaries for those who are vulnerable due to traumatic events. TID has gained popularity because dehumanising designs in prisons and homeless shelters can create additional stress for vulnerable people. According to the Trauma-informed Design Society (TiDS), buildings are designed in a way that… Continue reading The buildings that heal
The startups reinventing notoriously hard-to-recycle items
As the world continues to grapple with the numerous environmental challenges caused by widespread pollution and waste, several European startups are working on innovative solutions to reinvent difficult-to-recycle items.They are part of the 2023 cohort for Green Alley Award, an esteemed prize that recognizes Europe’s most outstanding circular startups that aim to shift to a… Continue reading The startups reinventing notoriously hard-to-recycle items
‘We’re not doomed yet’: five reasons for climate hope, by a climatologist
Professor Michael Mann, a renowned climatologist, has recently penned a book titled Our Fragile Moment, in which he elaborates on surviving the climate crisis. Explaining why he remains optimistic despite the looming crisis, he cites “four billion years ago, when our sun was only 70% as bright as it is today, climate models indicate that Earth should… Continue reading ‘We’re not doomed yet’: five reasons for climate hope, by a climatologist
The circular economy is coming to Europe. Here’s how
As society moves away from the “take, make, dispose” model, new policies are being introduced across Europe to support the principles of a circular economy. Initiatives range from proposals around textiles to plans for sustainable packaging and e-waste recycling. Ongoing discussions about recycling textiles and reducing waste over the next seven years will be a… Continue reading The circular economy is coming to Europe. Here’s how
The race to save Britain’s rarest native tree
The black poplar, once found across the UK, has become increasingly rare. Tree enthusiasts across the country are working to restore its population by increasing its genetic resilience. The Barnes black poplar in London is widely considered to be one of the best of its kind in the country, and it was saved from being… Continue reading The race to save Britain’s rarest native tree
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
This week was filled with positive news from around the world. The Earthshot Prize announced its winners, offering £1m to five eco-innovators with solutions to environmental problems. Among those awarded were a company that offers easier-to-recycle batteries for electric vehicles, a scheme to reduce food waste and a community initiative that helps protect Andean forests.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Life lessons: Charlotte Church on what life has taught her
Charlotte Church, the Welsh soprano singer who became a singing sensation at the age of 11 after singing “Pie Jesu” over the phone on This Morning, has shared her life philosophy with Positive News. Church, who has three children and lives in Wales, has sold over 10 million albums, trained as a sound healing therapist,… Continue reading Life lessons: Charlotte Church on what life has taught her
Fixing the food chain. Are the solutions closer than we think?
The current state of our food system has been a source of heated debate in recent times, with farmers, environmentalists, and health campaigners at odds. However, Britain and the rest of the world have started embracing new ideas to fix our broken food system. Despite the constant stream of negative news around food and farming,… Continue reading Fixing the food chain. Are the solutions closer than we think?