A historic day for Chile as the country votes to grant equal marriage rights to same-sex couples.This makes Chile the 31st nation to pass a vote for gay marriage.Now all that's needed is for President Sebastián Piñera's signature to be added to make this law.Click the link to find out more:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/world/americas/chile-gay-marriage.html
The Californian firm has created a new vegan leather alternative using mushrooms.Mycelium, that comes from fungi, is turned into something that looks like calfskin or sheepskin, and could help save the planet.The creation of this leather alternative means few animals may need to die to meet our leather needs, and will help to reduce greenhouse gasses caused by farming cows.Click the link to find out more:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/dec/02/californian-firm-touts-mushroom-leather-as-sustainability-gamechanger
Flashfood works with supermarkets to sell groceries that are approaching their sell by date at steep discounts. This is enabled via an app that locates stores and identifies the specific foods that are available. The foods, like produce and meat, are fresh and perfectly good to eat. This cuts food waste (a greenhouse gas producer in landfills), adds revenue for stores, and saves shoppers money.
