The Good Cup is a recyclable, compostable paper cup that, crucially, does not require a plastic lid. Created by Hong Kong-based sustainable packaging startup ChoosePlanetA, the cup is sealed by a series of foldable flaps, in the manner of a take-out box. More from Fast Company here

Backed by a coalition of sustainability organisations, Let’s Go Zero helps schools respond to the Climate Crisis. Its IKEA X Let’s Go Zero school competition aims to inspire “children across the UK to create innovative sustainability projects”. Four winning entries from this year’s competition will be selected from across the UK and brought to life by IKEA.  Applications close 20 March. Details here

The fifth edition of the Cities Forum will be held in Torino, Italy from 16 to 17 March. The event “brings together key urban stakeholders at European, national, regional and local levels who are committed to a green and just future of cities”. Over its two days, the Forum includes visits to neighbourhoods pioneering social innovation practices for urban regeneration, community hubs and businesses adopting circular models. Sessions will examine how the EU Green Deal will “lead EU cities toward a just and sustainable future for all”. Details here

“‘We need some way of deploying corals at scale.’ Sounds like a job for some robots.” Wired reports on efforts by Australian start-up Coral Maker to accelerate the painstaking process of growing coral in labs and grafting it onto existing reefs. Story here

“US petrochemicals giant Dow Inc and the Singapore government said they were transforming old sneakers into playgrounds and running tracks. Reuters put that promise to the test by planting hidden trackers inside 11 pairs of donated shoes. Most got exported instead.” In this special investigation, Reuters journalists reveal the failures of a high-profile campaign promising to recycle old trainers. Story here

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