Sainsbury’s is making a major change to its bakery packaging, switching to cardboard and paper for pastries, doughnuts, and baguettes. This shift aims to significantly reduce plastic waste and make recycling easier for customers.
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PhotoVogue’s Global Open Call, ‘The Tree of Life: A Love Letter to Nature’, highlights the urgent need for environmental action. Head of Global PhotoVogue, Alessia Glaviano, will join the SDG Media Zone at the UN Headquarters, discussing the power of art to inspire change and highlighting the projects selected for the open call.
Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece, is nearing completion with the Jesus Christ tower slated for completion in 2025, followed by the Chapel of the Assumption in 2026. This ambitious project, started in 1882, is entering its final construction phases, bringing the world closer to witnessing the completion of this architectural marvel.
A new study suggests painting London’s rooftops white could significantly reduce the city’s outdoor temperature by up to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, offering a potential solution to the increasing urban heat island effect brought on by climate change. The study compared various cooling strategies, finding that cool roofs were most effective, while air conditioning surprisingly warmed the city.
Trees for the Future and Catona Climate celebrate the graduation of 1,300 farmers from their Forest Garden Program in Homa Bay, Kenya. The program, a unique blend of sustainable farming techniques and entrepreneurial training, empowers farmers to improve food security, earn additional income, and create climate-resilient, biodiverse farms. The success of the program is evident in increased crop yields, improved nutrition, and the revitalization of local ecosystems.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather bulletin for September 20, predicting light to moderate rainfall across various regions of India as the monsoon season begins its retreat. The national capital, Delhi, is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with maximum temperatures reaching around 34 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, air quality in Delhi has shown improvement in recent days due to intermittent rainfall.
The global automotive green tires market is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by environmental concerns and the shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles. This report explores key trends, challenges, and opportunities in this market, highlighting the role of AI in driving innovation and shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals will showcase data from its RESOLVE trial at the upcoming ISDE World Congress for Esophageal Diseases in Edinburgh. The presentation will highlight the company’s innovative DiffuSphereTM technology, designed to improve drug delivery for a variety of conditions.
A new white paper from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, in collaboration with the National Confectioners Association, argues against a one-size-fits-all approach to ultra-processed foods. The report emphasizes the unique role of confectionery products in consumer diets and calls for a more nuanced understanding of these products within the broader food policy conversation.
The global market for electric and fuel cell vehicles is booming, projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2029, driven by growing concerns about climate change and the need for sustainable transportation solutions. This report explores the key aspects of this rapidly evolving industry, including vehicle types, power sources, and market trends.