Sustainability
Silk capsules tackle microplastics
Biodegradable silk could replace microplastics widely used in industrial products.
Retail innovations
Innovation sectors > Retail
Retail has always been a sector-leader when it comes to innovation. From edible packaging made from kelp, to a monthly subscription service for babywear, search our library for the latest retail and consumer innovations.
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Retail
A platform facilitating the transition to a circular economy in retail
A company is making it possible for retailers to manage all rental operations in one platform.
Sustainability
A biodegradable plastic made from plant waste
The new plastic is made from the non-edible parts of plants and breaks down into harmless sugars in the environment.
Retail
A circular economy platform lets neighbours share household items
One startup is on a mission to reduce consumption and waste by making it easy for people to share the things they own.
Retail
A sustainable luxury discovery platform for independent Black-owned brands
The platform is re-imagining the retail industry’s cultural landscape by creating spaces for independent businesses of the African diaspora to thrive.
Mobility & Transport
Solar-powered refrigerated trucks make produce transport more sustainable
Solar panels attached to a truck generate around half of the vehicle’s energy needs each year.
Retail
A sustainable shopping assistant makes it easy to find secondhand deals
An algorithm aggregates available offers from the biggest pre-owned marketplaces into one platform, comparing their price and sustainability score.
Sustainability
Compostable paper packaging works just like plastic
The packaging is recyclable and fluorine-free.
Retail
100 per cent recycled and recyclable haircare packaging
A haircare brand offers products in recycled and recyclable HDPE bottles with a first-of-its-kind recycled cap that does not need to be separated before recycling.
Sustainability
Making supply chains leaner and greener
The Lean and Green programme encourages companies to develop a plan of action for reducing transport and supply chain emissions.
Retail
Children’s stacking game made from rice crop waste
The sturdy, brightly coloured pieces look like wood and are compostable.
Fashion & Beauty
Thermally efficient t-shirts reduce the need for heating and air conditioning
The textiles are made from recycled materials and their production minimises the use of water and chemicals.