Consumer Products News
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Blinding consumers to the true cost of soy?Today, there is a niche market of concerned consumers who are willing to pay more for soy products guaranteed to be emissions and deforestation-free. But do such guarantees actually reduce deforestation? -
Philippines central government on solving plastic trash problem: 'We've done all we can'Claiming it has done all it can to stop plastic waste from choking the oceans, the country's central government pushed the responsibility of solving the problem to local governments and the people.
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Do Chinese people care about climate change?Recent surveys reveal that people are concerned and willing to make small lifestyle changes. -
'War' on food waste can save money and boost profits, tech firm saysA growing number of impact investors are putting their money into businesses aiming to address climate change and waste.
Consumer Products Opinion
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Low-carbon growth Is a $26 trillion opportunity. Here are 4 ways to seize It.– The writing is on the wall: existing resource-intensive, unsustainable businesses will be left behind in the near future. WRI experts offer 4 tips for low-carbon growth. -
What climate change means for fungi and food safety– Global warming is creating conditions perfect for the growth of mycotoxins in foods. What does this mean for Southeast Asia, one of the world's major food production regions? -
Yes, humans are depleting Earth's resources, but 'footprint' estimates don't tell the full storyCarbon & Climate
Yes, humans are depleting Earth's resources, but 'footprint' estimates don't tell the full story
– Earth Overshoot Day—the date when humanity’s 'footprint' on nature exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in 365 days—is getting earlier each year. But the math behind it is problematic and could be vastly underestimating the damage we are doing to the planet, says Michigan State University's Robert Richardson.
Videos
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Watch: Who holds the solution to microfibre pollution?– Microfibre pollution is a growing problem around the world. What's a concerned citizen to do?
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Humans, fish, and other animals are consuming microfibres in our food and water– As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
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With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste– Tesco launches "unforgettable bag" in Kuala Lumpur in an effort to shift away from single-use plastic bags and reduce pollution.
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EarthFest 2018: Here's what you missed– Singapore's largest sustainability festival, EarthFest, has doubled in size since it launched three years ago. Here's a highlights video that offers a glimpse of what went on.
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