World’s first crowdfunded, climate-neutral sneakers — with caffeine
HELSINKI-BASED eco-startup Rens has launched vegan, waterproof sneakers produced from coffee grounds and recycled plastic.
The firm released “every-day” sneakers made from 21 cups of...
The King and III
As Johannesburg’s Stock Exchange awaits the next incarnation of its ground-breaking code of corporate governance, Business Vision’s NAOMI MAJID examines the legacy of the...
Mutant enzyme can break down PET plastic in matter of hours
SCIENTISTS have developed a bacterial enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles for recycling — within hours.
The “mutant” enzyme, engineered after being found in a...
Construction industry shows evidence of a refined pallet
THE UK’s first pallet-reuse scheme aims to shake-up the movement of building materials.
The Pallet LOOP — claiming circular economy and carbon-zero benefits — is...
The birth of the travel subscription model
By DANA DUNNE
THE SIGNIFICANT increase in subscription spending during the pandemic has caught the attention of businesses across the globe. In fact, according to...
Workers from across Europe strengthen our businesses
The Migration Advisory Committee has been asked to examine the impact of EU immigration in the UK.
Josh Hardie, CBI Deputy Director-General, said:
“Workers from across...
Online shift has banks shutting shop
HIGH street bank branches are shutting as people turn to online services and money management.
Which? magazine reports that 5,355 bank and building society branches...
‘Pay-as-you-throw’: a solution to cut waste?
GOVERNMENTS should consider a combination of incentives and penalties to cut the volume of waste going to landfill.
That’s according to Chris Williams, founder and...
Rising investment in UK climate tech development
INTERNATIONAL investment into UK climate tech companies risen from $4m in 2021 to $7.5bn this year — and the figure could rise to £20bn...
