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    Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How

    From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.

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    The Guest Edit: Sustainable Skincare Innovator Emma Lewisham Lists Her Favourite Planet-Friendly Brands

    The founder of the New Zealand-based luxury skincare line has compiled a lineup of brands that share her company's planet-saving ethos.

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    Six Contemporary Lifestyle Brands That Are Turning Trash Into Treasure

    These brands are repurposing agriculture and industry waste to create practical (and stylish) products.

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    The Guest Edit: New Zealand Designer Juliette Hogan Handpicks Her Favourite Sustainable Brands

    From all-natural skincare to local wineries lowering their carbon footprint, one of the country's most celebrated designers takes us through her sustainable daily staples.

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    Christmas Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For People in Your Life

    Stress less over that "difficult" gift recipient with any of these top-notch gift ideas.

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    Seven Gift Ideas for the Social Justice Warrior in Your Life

    Give a gift that keeps on giving this festive season.

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    The IPCC Has Issued a Dire Warning About Humanity's "Unprecedented" Influence on Climate Change

    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment report predicts that global warming could increase by 1.5 degrees by as early as 2030.

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    Lego Has Unveiled Its First Bricks Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

    After three years of research, the brand has developed a prototype brick that uses PET plastic from discarded bottles.

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    The Planet Just Experienced Its Equal Warmest Year in Recorded History

    2020 tied with 2016 — and the past six years are the hottest six on record, too.

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    Scarecrow Has Opened an Organic Grocery Store and Off-Licence in Mount Eden

    It features an extensive range of grocery staples, house-made deli items and an onsite florist.

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    Thousands of New Zealanders Will Take to the Streets to Demand Action on Climate Change

    If you're planning to join the crowds or you're pondering your transport options for the day, here's how the events will go down in your city.

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    Japan's Weird and Wonderful KitKat Flavours Will Soon Come Wrapped in Origami Paper

    It's part of Nestlé's commitment to ensure that 100-percent of its packaging is recyclable or re-usable by 2025.

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    Sustainable Sneaker Brand Allbirds Is Opening Its First New Zealand Store

    The shop on Gore Street will house the brand's entire lineup.

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    The Planet May Have Just Sweltered Through the Hottest Month in Recorded History

    From heatwaves in Europe to toastier-than-usual winter weather in Sydney, July was a warm month.

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    Countdown Has Launched a BYO Container Scheme to Reduce Plastic Waste

    The initiative rolls out today at stores across the country.

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    Coffee Cup Lending System Again Again Has Launched in Auckland

    More than 20 Auckland cafes have signed up for the eco-friendly initiative.

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    This New App Is Tackling Food Waste by Hooking You Up with Cheap Eats

    Help save the planet and enjoy restaurant quality grub for a fraction of the price.

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    Wellington's Nisa Is Crowdfunding Its New Ethical Underwear Range

    The new men's briefs call for an industrial sewing machine.

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    Adidas Will Donate $1 for Every Kilometre You Run to an Ocean Protection Charity

    The label is aiming to raise $1.5 million USD for the Parley for the Oceans charity.

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    Karen Walker Is Collecting Pre-Loved Clothing for Charity

    Send your once-loved outfits to a new home and support a great cause.

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    Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics

    The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.

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    This Airline Is Set to Become the World's First Plastic-Free Carrier

    Portuguese carrier Hi Fly has conducted a world-first trial, preventing 350kg of single-use plastics from making their way to landfill.

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    Concrete Playground's 2018 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Kickstart your holiday hunt and do your bit for Mother Nature with these Earth-friendly gifts.

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    Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

    The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

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    The New Zealand Government Will Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags Over the Next Year

    Soon the bags will disappear form checkouts around the country.

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    Google, Tourism and Ziplining Helped Save and Restore This Rotorua Native Forest

    A Rotorua-based ziplining company is restoring virgin native forest.

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    IKEA Is the Latest Company Pledging to Ban Single-Use Plastics

    And by 2030, all of its products will be made with renewable and recycled materials.

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    The UK Parliament Has Made a Landmark Decision to Go Plastic-Free

    It's introducing a levy on disposable coffee cups and moving to ban all single-use plastic bottles.

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    Countdown Will Begin to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags This Month

    The initiative will roll out at ten stores from 21 May.

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    This Environmentally Conscious Search Engine Turns Your Online Queries Into New Trees

    Ecosia invests at least 80 percent of its profits into planting trees around the world.

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    Someone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum

    The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.

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    Adidas' New Kicks Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

    Part of the label's latest collaboration with Parley, each pair is made from 11 plastic bottles.

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    McDonald's Has Started Phasing Out Plastic Straws

    The company will trial new biodegradable paper straws in its UK stores as it pushes towards all-recyclable packaging.

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    A New Wholefoods Refillery Has Opened in Parnell

    One step closer to package-less pantries.

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    Meet Auckland's New Solar-Powered E-Bike Charging Workshop and Community Hub

    Another step towards hacking Auckland's transport problem.

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    This New Zealand Company Has Created a Water Bottle Entirely From Plants

    And it will break down in a commercial compost facility in 90 to 180 days.

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    Your Guide to Splore 2018

    Strange and intriguing performances, soul nourishing workshops and an eco-friendly kaupapa — here's what to expect at the annual beachside festival.

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    Auckland Transport Is Launching a New Electric Rideshare Service

    In an effort to improve access to public transport, reduce congestion and free up parking.

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    The UK Is Considering a 'Latte Levy' on Disposable Coffee Cups

    As part of a bid to reduce waste and encourage caffeine fiends to switch to reusable containers, customers would be charged an extra 25 pence per coffee.

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    Concrete Playground's 2017 Ethical Christmas Gift Guide

    Christmas present options that are a little bit better for the world.

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