With just 20% of e-waste produced in 2016 being ‘properly recycled’, it seems that most people are simply throwing away their old and broken tech. But in a bid to advance the circular economy, Dell has teamed up with Bayou with Love to create a jewelry line from scrapped electronics.

Food production has a bigger impact on the planet than anything else humans do, yet for all the natural resources spent, it’s estimated that a third of all food is squandered. Toast Ale is attempting to tackle the problem of wastage in a novel way – by making craft beer out of surplus bread.

IKEA is further pushing its eco-initiatives with the ‘GUNRID’ curtain, which has been designed using a textile to reduce air pollutants and enable people to purify the air in their homes. As air quality worsens in big cities, people are seeking everyday solutions to enhance their domestic atmosphere.

Brazil-based Insecta fuses ethics and aesthetics to produce upcycled vegan shoes. Hoping to expand its sustainability initiatives to Europe and America, the brand is tapping into a consumer demand for greater environmental responsibility from businesses.