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Rooftop Republic

Green Living Starts from the Top with Rooftop Republic

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By Jasmine Chan Rooftop Republic is fertilizing a sustainable lifestyle through urban farming Hong Kong is a city of over 7 million residents with a population density of 17,311 people per square mile (World Population Review). It’s challenging to elevate residents’ quality of life when space is as scarce as it is, but urban farming […]

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By Jasmine Chan Rooftop Republic is fertilizing a sustainable lifestyle through urban farming Hong Kong is a city of over 7 million residents with a population density of 17,311 people per square mile (World Population Review). It’s challenging to elevate residents’ quality of life when space is as scarce as it is, but urban farming

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Ola Electric

Ola Electric Acquires Netherlands-Based Etergo To Launch Electric Two-Wheelers In India By 2021

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Ola Electric to leverage Etergo’s design and engineering capabilities to build its smart electric two-wheeler for International and Indian markets Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd, the Electric Vehicles (EV) subsidiary of Indian ride-hailing startup Ola, announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Etergo, an electric scooter Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to launch its own electric

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Ola Electric to leverage Etergo’s design and engineering capabilities to build its smart electric two-wheeler for International and Indian markets Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd, the Electric Vehicles (EV) subsidiary of Indian ride-hailing startup Ola, announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Etergo, an electric scooter Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to launch its own electric

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foodtech

Getting a Taste for Trends in Foodtech

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By Tanisha Lele Highlighting the big-name foodtech trends that are attracting big money The food and beverage industry is transforming expeditiously. As a result, several new trends have rapidly risen up, creating the demand for innovative young companies and products. Today’s consumers have certain unbendable demands and high standards that they refuse to compromise on.

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By Tanisha Lele Highlighting the big-name foodtech trends that are attracting big money The food and beverage industry is transforming expeditiously. As a result, several new trends have rapidly risen up, creating the demand for innovative young companies and products. Today’s consumers have certain unbendable demands and high standards that they refuse to compromise on.

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juicy chemistry

Indian Organic Skincare Brand Juicy Chemistry Raises US$650,000 Angel Investment

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With the latest funds, Juicy Chemistry’s valuation has risen to US$2.5 million, according to the startup Coimbatore, India-based organic skincare startup Juicy Chemistry has raised US$650,000 from Amit Nanavati, an Angel investor and Founding Partner of VC firm Akya Ventures, according to a company statement. Veda Corp acted as the financial advisors for this transaction.

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With the latest funds, Juicy Chemistry’s valuation has risen to US$2.5 million, according to the startup Coimbatore, India-based organic skincare startup Juicy Chemistry has raised US$650,000 from Amit Nanavati, an Angel investor and Founding Partner of VC firm Akya Ventures, according to a company statement. Veda Corp acted as the financial advisors for this transaction.

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fashion

5 Southeast Asian Startups Keeping Sustainability In Fashion

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Asia Pacific startups that are leading the way in enabling responsible fashion choices Fast fashion is going out of vogue. The flourishing industry, dominated by retail mammoths Zara and H&M, is now competing with cheaper price tags from smaller local brands, the rise of online shopping, the need to change lines every few weeks, and

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Asia Pacific startups that are leading the way in enabling responsible fashion choices Fast fashion is going out of vogue. The flourishing industry, dominated by retail mammoths Zara and H&M, is now competing with cheaper price tags from smaller local brands, the rise of online shopping, the need to change lines every few weeks, and

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Temasek’s global hackcelerator, HyperSpark, showcases 10 sustainable solutions for Virtual Demo Day on 6th May

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[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]   HyperSpark reignites focus on sustainability amidst COVID-19 10 startups creating innovative sustainable solutions set for virtual pitches   Amidst the COVID19 pandemic, HyperSpark’s Demo Day cruises ahead on Wednesday 6 May, with 10 startups sharing real stories about their challenges and commitment to tackling global sustainability issues.   HyperSpark’s Demo Day

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[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE]   HyperSpark reignites focus on sustainability amidst COVID-19 10 startups creating innovative sustainable solutions set for virtual pitches   Amidst the COVID19 pandemic, HyperSpark’s Demo Day cruises ahead on Wednesday 6 May, with 10 startups sharing real stories about their challenges and commitment to tackling global sustainability issues.   HyperSpark’s Demo Day

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Blue Planet Raises US$25M from Nomura for Waste Management Solutions

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Financing integrated, inclusive, and sustainable waste management. Blue Planet Environmental Solutions announced today that it raised US$25M in corporate funds from Asian global investment bank Nomura’s Loans and Principal Investments Area. The company said in its statement that the investment will help Blue Planet develop waste management solutions that are integrated, socially inclusive, and sustainable.

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Financing integrated, inclusive, and sustainable waste management. Blue Planet Environmental Solutions announced today that it raised US$25M in corporate funds from Asian global investment bank Nomura’s Loans and Principal Investments Area. The company said in its statement that the investment will help Blue Planet develop waste management solutions that are integrated, socially inclusive, and sustainable.

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Lilla Soap: When Sustainability Comes Before Profit

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“I am convinced that sustainability can’t be less important than profit,” says Tasonyi. “We produce and sell only such things that are good for the planet and it should be the motivation behind every business. We give back what nature gives us.”

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“I am convinced that sustainability can’t be less important than profit,” says Tasonyi. “We produce and sell only such things that are good for the planet and it should be the motivation behind every business. We give back what nature gives us.”

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Vegan Products – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

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By Natalie Chow Veganism is a lifestyle that could change the world, but should it be taken at face value?  The popularity of veganism has exploded in recent years. Google searches for vegan products increased seven-fold between 2014 and 2019 (Vegan Society) , and “vegan leather” products and “vegan cosmetics” subsequently experienced exponential growth. If

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By Natalie Chow Veganism is a lifestyle that could change the world, but should it be taken at face value?  The popularity of veganism has exploded in recent years. Google searches for vegan products increased seven-fold between 2014 and 2019 (Vegan Society) , and “vegan leather” products and “vegan cosmetics” subsequently experienced exponential growth. If

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20 Disruptive Technologies You Haven’t Heard About Yet

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Another decade has come and gone. As we enter the 2020s, we will inevitably be confronted by a host of new technologies that will improve our efficiency, alter our relationship with nature, and perhaps even challenge our perception of what it means to be human.    Jumpstart skims the surface of this future by exploring

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Another decade has come and gone. As we enter the 2020s, we will inevitably be confronted by a host of new technologies that will improve our efficiency, alter our relationship with nature, and perhaps even challenge our perception of what it means to be human.    Jumpstart skims the surface of this future by exploring

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Claws, Fangs, and a Network Connection: Filming Netflix’s ‘Our Planet’

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Technology is making strides in the conservation arena The sub-Antarctic isle of South Georgia lies deep in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s densely populated for an island so far south, but not by humans. Large colonies of penguins and seabirds throng there to breed and raise their chicks. The only humans braving the climate are researchers

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Technology is making strides in the conservation arena The sub-Antarctic isle of South Georgia lies deep in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s densely populated for an island so far south, but not by humans. Large colonies of penguins and seabirds throng there to breed and raise their chicks. The only humans braving the climate are researchers

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The Unknown Face Of Fast Fashion – The Ugly Reality No One Talks About

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By Suhani Batwara | I was an accessory to fast fashion until I understood its repercussions on the environment, the people and the conditions of workers in the industry. Customers now are becoming extremely greedy – we want trendy fashion at extremely cheap prices. A clothing collection barely stays on the racks for more than 12 weeks,

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By Suhani Batwara | I was an accessory to fast fashion until I understood its repercussions on the environment, the people and the conditions of workers in the industry. Customers now are becoming extremely greedy – we want trendy fashion at extremely cheap prices. A clothing collection barely stays on the racks for more than 12 weeks,

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