SK Geocentric, Kolon commercially release plastic that decomposes in 6 months
Dec 23, 2021 23:55 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy Business
SK Geocentric Co. and textile and chemical materials maker Kolon Industries Inc. have commercially released a polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT)-based plastic that they developed jointly. PBAT is used...
Hyundai Engineering to produce clean hydrogen out of plastic wastes
Dec 23, 2021 23:54 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business Science
Hyundai Engineering Co. will build a 400 billion won plant in Dangjin that uses plastic wastes in producing high-purity clean hydrogen. The plant will process 100,000 tons of plastic wastes annually to produce 22,000...
McWin seeks growth and sustainability for Burger King Germany
Dec 23, 2021 23:05 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
McWin Food Ecosystem Fund has become the majority shareholder of Burger King in Germany, where it seeks to grow significantly and innovate while supporting the companys efforts to achieve a more sustainable product...
Ferrari's F1 team reunites with Santander in sponsorship deal with sustainability focus
Dec 22, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Economy Business Sports Nature
Ferraris Formula One team has revived its partnership with Spanish banking group Santander that now has significant sustainability focus other than the sponsorship aspect. The terms include Santander offering Ferrari...
Seoul to open eco-friendly stores for refillable products at supermarkets
Dec 21, 2021 22:56 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will be opening eco-friendly stores dubbed Zero Markets shops that refrain from using disposable packaging at 10 locations, including department stores and super supermarkets...
EV charging stations to be installed at McDonald's stores in the Philippines
Dec 21, 2021 12:08 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature
Domestic power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at two McDonalds branches in the Philippines to provide better and more environmentally sustainable stores for the...
Hydroelectric dams take toll on endangered big cats, study shows
Dec 20, 2021 09:56 am UTC| Nature
Big cats are among the most widespread top predators on Earth. Lions stalk zebra in the African savanna, tigers ambush antelope in the forests of Asia and jaguars hunt deer in the jungles of South America. They play an...
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