Navigating the fast-changing landscape of bioplastics and biomaterials

From sugar to flax to algae, entrepreneurs and multinationals are racing to cultivate plant-based solutions meant to downplay the world's dependence on single-use plastics. Read More

Food security is a huge threat to Singapore — is urban farming the answer?

The island-state imports most of its food, but is threatened by crop yields and policy changes around the world. Read More

How social entrepreneur Safia Minney is designing responsible sourcing into the fashion industry

The founder of People Tree chats about how sustainable materials and a growing awareness of human rights are redesigning the apparel industry. Read More

The rise of plant-based plastic packaging

Alternatives to plastics are growing in popularity. Can they be scaled? Read More

As palm oil production ramps up in Africa, communities work to avoid problems plaguing other regions

Palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia — can Africa follow a more sustainable path forward? Read More

HSBC and Walmart launch green finance program to drive carbon cuts in retail supply chain

Under the program, Walmart will offer its suppliers favorable financing rates in return for progress on cutting emissions. Read More

Are compostable plastics actually plastic?

Compostable plastics may not be the best way out of the plastics crisis, warns Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy. Read More

Why Walmart's Project Gigaton gives us hope

Four best practices gleaned from the retail giant's sustainability progress. Read More

The 5 things you need to know about chemical recycling

Big brands such as adidas, Unilever, P&G, Danone and Interface are already taking notice. Read More