Topic: sustainable alternatives

  • ÄIO Makes Edible Fat From Sawdust and Farm Waste

    ÄIO Makes Edible Fat From Sawdust and Farm Waste

    ÄIO, an Estonian startup, produces edible fats from agricultural byproducts like sawdust and farm waste using a unique yeast strain that converts sugars into fats instead of carbon dioxide or alcohol. The resulting fats are versatile, resembling chicken fat in solid form or vegetable oils like ca...

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  • eBay and Vestiaire Fight for Trump Tariff Exemption

    eBay and Vestiaire Fight for Trump Tariff Exemption

    Shoppers face unexpected high tariffs on imported used goods, causing frustration as customs fees erode savings, as seen with a $142 charge on an $800 Chanel handbag. Resale platforms and sustainability advocates push for tariff exemptions on secondhand goods, arguing they support the circular ec...

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