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Articles by Dina Epifanova
Building a greener future: How FMCG companies can drive sustainability
Every year, World Environment Day reminds us of the vital role of nature and ecosystems in our lives. This occasion provides an ideal opportunity for companies worldwide to renew their commitment to sustainability by driving positive change and protecting the environment. Its 2024 theme, #GenerationRestoration, highlights the importance of land restoration, combating desertification and strengthening drought resilience in countering the negative impacts of humankind on planetary health.
In recent years, the private sector’s approach to sustainability has evolved markedly
As we approach Cop28, it is evident that the private sector plays a significant role in driving global climate goals forward. The UAE, the host nation, has already set the tone by declaring 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability”. This is a call to action to the world, emphasising the urgency of the climate crisis. However, the journey ahead is challenging.
129 airports in India have banned single-use plastics
In January of 2019, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a statement of intent to make all Indian airports free of plastic. The first phase of this plan, to ban all single-use plastics, is already implemented across more than thirty airports who have already undergone waste assessments for benchmarking. The ban will take effect in the remaining airports upon completion of such assessments, which the AAI says are to be finished by February 2019. So what?
The/Studio raises $11 million for its on-demand manufacturing platform
In an effort to solve the problem of small merchants and designers lacking access to manufacturing and supply chains, The/Studio is offering on-demand manufacturing and design services. The company, founded in 2013, is among a number of firms providing these services to small merchants, large merchants, and even individuals.
Six signals of New Zealand preparing for a sustainable future
For a country to effectively safeguard its future in a warming world, and at the same time reduce its emissions and footprint, it needs to implement sturdy social, political, legal and corporate measures. For some time there have been signals of change emerging from New Zealand which suggest a progressive and far-sighted approach to tackling climate change, protecting the natural environment, and ensuring a flourishing economy in uncertain times.
Growth spurt in plant-based diets
Ahead of his most recent appearance as cinematic superhero Thor, Chris Hemsworth sat down with the fitness and nutrition magazine, Men’s Health, to discuss his real-life efforts to reduce his environmental footprint through his transition to a plant-based diet.
Investors back high-altitude supersonic air travel
In 2013, Elon Musk (the billionaire behind Tesla Motors) published a white paper proposing high-altitude supersonic air travel between cities about 1500km apart. Now, reports Forbes, several companies are making it real. Hyperloop Technologies Inc is one, aiming to "make the world smaller, cleaner and more efficient" by moving people and cargo "at speeds never thought possible". Based in Los Angeles, it is backed by investors Formation 8, Sherpa Ventures, Zhen Capital and David O. Sacks.
Chinese high-speed trains offer on-demand delivery to your seat
Food delivery companies in Asia have incredible market penetration and mobile food delivery companies worldwide, like Foodpanda from Germany, are proving they can enter new markets and grow tremendously. With this growth comes not only novel on-demand services, but also the expanding reach and influence of those firms’ approach to business: that is, their policies regarding food waste, packaging, procurement, governance, and employment among others.
Virgin Atlantic to remove beef and palm oil from in-flight meals
Virgin Atlantic is set to remove unsustainable ingredients, such as beef and palm oil, from in-flight menus. The initiative is part of the company’s ongoing partnership with the non-profit Sustainable Restaurant Association.
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