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The tides of retail in Asia are shifting as brands become increasingly aware of the impact of sustainability on consumer behavior. With a growing number of shoppers favoring eco-friendly products, businesses are adapting their strategies to meet these new…
In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers from the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science have developed an innovative and sustainable approach to tackling electronic waste by transforming outdated smartphones into miniature data centers. This…
Skincare brand ecostore has been crowned New Zealand’s most authentic brand according to research conducted by branding agency, Principals, and analytics firm The Navigators. The Brand Alpha 2019 Top 20 Most Authentic Brands report graded brands on four key…
Maruti Suzuki’s move to phase-out all diesel models within a year has certainly raised eyebrows. Tata Motors also in the past has said that it will only convert its 1.5-litre and above displacement diesel engines to BS6 and the low displacement diesel engines…
Fast fashion omni-channel retailer Pomelo became the first Southeast Asian online fashion brand to launch a permanent sustainable line, Purpose. Following the successful launch of its first standalone Purpose collection in 2018, the brand will launch three…
Adidas has spent the last four years curbing ocean pollution by recycling plastic beach waste into shoes – and because their customers have been so eager for the product, the company is kicking it up a notch. Adidas produced more than five million pairs of…
Despite the growing support for sustainable business practices in New Zealand, most Kiwis say the way businesses talk about their social and environmental commitments is confusing. That is the finding of the latest Colmar Brunton “Better Futures” survey,…
Nowadays, products purchased online are typically delivered in a big box with bubble wrap for protection. But once the package is safely delivered, the packaging becomes nothing more than waste. Amorepacific, however, has chosen to make use of eco-friendly…
Pocket Greens has introduced Singapore’s first-ever travelling farm, stopping at three locations for three months each – Bougainvillea Park, Raffles Place Park and Dhoby Ghaut Green. The urban farming consultancy says people do not need to own a plot of land…
The 11th editions of Eco Expo Asia and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Building and Hardware Fair opened today at the AsiaWorld-Expo. The opening ceremony of Eco Expo Asia was officiated by Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment of the Hong Kong…
A combination of external and internal pressures are continuing to drive a ‘greening up’ of logistics operations in Asia and worldwide. Increasingly, though, companies are implementing such developments as part of an overall corporate business strategy rather…
Henrik Fisker, whose previous automotive venture collapsed in 2013 owing U.S. taxpayers $139 million, said on Tuesday he plans to launch a new electric car company next year to compete with Tesla. Fisker declined to say who is funding his new California-based…
Telstra plans to introduce a national public safety mobile broadband capability for emergency services organizations (ESOs) this summer. Alex Stefan, Telstra’s national general manager public safety and security, said the technology behind Telstra LANES…
Retail, entertainment and hospitality brands will feature in a planned City Centre development including a Bukit Bintang mall in Kuala Lumpur. “The mall will transform the retail landscape in Kuala Lumpur, catering to all shopping needs with the introduction…
