sustainability

Seaflora skincare takes on the International Seaweed Symposium and celebrates 25 years in business One Sooke company is using the power of the ocean to give skin a new glow. Seaflora skincare company started in Sooke in 1998, when founder Diane Bernard saw a skincare brand exaggerating its use of seaweed in its products. “The last and least-used ingredient …

Sustainable, ocean-grown: Sooke company makes waves with seaweed skincare Read More »

In an unprecedented move toward sustainability, researchers have unveiled cornstarch-based sanitary products that promise to drastically reduce plastic waste, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution to a growing environmental crisis. IN A NUTSHELL 🌽 Cornstarch-based sanitary products offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic pads, significantly reducing environmental impact.🌍 These products, made from polylactic acid (PLA), are 17 …

Revolutionary Change in Feminine Hygiene: Innovative Corn-Based Sanitary Pads Slash 485 Million Pounds of Plastic Waste Annually in Global Environmental Breakthrough Read More »

Nature does not discriminate. Across the planet, people are facing its wrath. It’s nothing short of a dystopian story – flooding, droughts, illness, unpredictability, economic impacts. At the very least, leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Globally, world leaders, countries and institutions are defining policies and shaping investments for sustainable development.   It is perhaps time to keenly …

Sustainability: Not a single finishing line Read More »

As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, we all have to acknowledge the chaotic political climate that threatens democracy, offers regressive thinking, and seems a stranglehold on climate action. Yet we as leaders can help each other to understand the nuances of the major social and environmental issues of our time. We can take this day …

Sustainable Practices For Earth Day — And Everyday Read More »

In the heart of Papua Province’s remote Sudirman Mountain Range, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) operates as a key affiliate of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and MIND ID Indonesia’s Mining Industry, extracting copper, gold, and silver from the region’s rich ores. Situated at elevations of 2,800-2,900 meters above sea level, PTFI’s Mill Facility processes a staggering 200,000 to …

A Sustainable Shift in Mining Solutions: Freeport’s Evolution to Drimax 1239 NF and Isotank Adoption Read More »