by JonoB | Nov 20, 2019 | Antimicrobial resistance, In the news
Dr Ian Town (Chief Science Advisor, Ministry of Health) discusses antibiotic resistance, how all New Zealanders contribute to the issue and what we can do to help combat it. Read the media release on NZ Doctor The Ministry for Health has accessible information on...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries, Foodstuffs NZ and New Zealand King Salmon, has run a three-part plastics packaging masterclass series to help empower brands to make informed decisions around their...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
Plastic pellets, or nurdles, are the raw material of the plastics manufacturing industry. They are commonly found in beach and river clean ups. The plastic manufacturing industry in Aotearoa New Zealand identified this as a key issue for their members to address....
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
New material innovations start with research and development. Through an iterative process, researchers (often alongside their industry partners) make and test materials until the new material has all of the desired properties for that application. This can take...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
As part of its recent pledge to use only recycled plastics by 2024, Adidas revealed a new sneaker made from 100% recyclable materials. Driven by a connection to environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans, the new sneakers are made from recycled polyester...
