by Freshagenda | Nov 1, 2023 | Innovation
This innovation has a double benefit, utilising a waste product, but also lessening the need for other important construction resources such as sand. Australian engineers from RMIT University are making concrete 30% stronger by turning waste coffee grounds into...
by Freshagenda | Oct 31, 2023 | Consumer
Interventions at the production end of the supply chain have economic and environmental benefits but the world is unlikely to see food brands encouraging consumers to buy less. The world has a problem with food waste laid bare, according to McKinsey, 33% –...
by Freshagenda | Oct 31, 2023 | Policy
It will be interesting to see, should the Nationals ag policy be implemented how many sectors will take up the GM opportunity. The NZ carbon balance sheet is heavily dependent on forestry at present, can the proposed changes deliver on the 2050 target? The Labour...
by Freshagenda | Jun 23, 2023 | ESG
The FAIRR analysis puts climate risks in terms corporates can understand – profit. It raises the possibility that many of those most exposed to those risks haven’t articulated how they will deal with them. Investor consortium FAIRR initiative forecasts half of...
by Freshagenda | Jun 23, 2023 | Consumer
Consumers are sick of misleading claims – will it stiffen what companies need to prove to make a claim – and move the dial on meaningful decarbonisation? The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) is calling for a ban on all carbon neutral claims on consumer...