With single use plastics getting more and more attention globally, the efforts of one Philippines-based activist have been recognised by UNESCO, in the form of first prize in the regional Plastic Initiative Awards.
Holiday Romance – the Sustainable Lover
Many people go on holiday with a twinkle in their eye. Either for somebody they already love, or somebody they haven’t yet met, but definitely want to love. Either way, there’s an issue – sustainability. The eco-savvy traveller will be prepared for this and will have packed suitable accessories for almost any romantic occasion.
Waiving Waste: Bali Hotels Feed the Hungry
Millions of tourists visit Bali every year – and they waste hundreds of tonnes of food while they are there. Leftovers from spicy banquets, over-provisioned picnics and un-sampled buffet breakfasts all add to the waste. But one smart tech entrepreneur has swapped his skills in cash handling to food handling – and helped feed hungry villagers in the process.
La Bella Verde: Solar Sailing
Mapping Dinosaurs in Australia’s Kimberley
Indonesian Forests: Still under Threat
Singapore Food Loss and Waste Habits Revealed
New Agriculture: Innovation & Adaptation to Climate Change
Water Hyacinth: From Plague to Carbon Positive
How To Be a Zero Waste Traveller
Fruit Bats: Angels of the Night
Sustainable Farming in the Philippines Uplands
GumDrop: Recycling Chewing Gum
Biodegradeable Plastic Bags? Maybe Not!
FairBnB: the Sustainable Alternative
Notpla: Replacing Plastic with Seaweed
Urban Riding: is the Cycle Slowing?
Popular wisdom says that urban bicycle riding is on the up. But the truth seems to be otherwise. In many places active urban cycling could be declining in popularity. By James Teo and The Dirt.