{"id":2854,"date":"2021-12-29T07:31:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T07:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2021-12-29T07:31:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T07:31:57","slug":"daily-markup-407-boxgreen-gives-people-ugly-fruits-second-chances-neuron-mobility-removed-480t-of-co2-emissions-in-australia-lazada-merchants-offer-same-day-delivery-with-g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2854","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #407: Boxgreen gives people &amp; \u2018ugly\u2019 fruits second chances; Neuron Mobility removed 480t of CO2 emissions in Australia; Lazada merchants offer same-day delivery with Grab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/PG08SMzAY_NgvmDrGzSbRMxF6QYgXaKUAYthJ2646mCFciyBKBeJIik-BspNfUDExzXQmjs2KE6B3vRV-T2zW4OurbmiurQTC-YkuwFX3fy8Hgatoc5suaPibHxuhWFG4qhMmhCF\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Boxgreen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zero waste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed startup Boxgreen, known for healthy snacks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnavigator-asia.com\/Article\/2021\/10\/18\/Second-chances-Singapore-healthy-snack-firm-Boxgreen-ventures-into-upcycled-beverages\">launched a beverage brand<\/a> called Imperfect Drinks, made from upcycled food waste.<\/li><li>Offerings range from pressed juices, fruit teas, coffee, and milk teas. To make its juices, the startup uses \u2018ugly\u2019 fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded.<\/li><li>Boxgreen is exploring turning used coffee grains, tea leaves, and dried fruit pulp into fertilizer.<\/li><li>The startup also offers training and job opportunities to ex-offenders via its factory located in a prison complex. \u201cTo date, we\u2019re proud to say that we\u2019ve been part of the rehabilitation journey of over more than 60 ex-offenders,\u201d said co-founder Andrew Lim.<\/li><li>Read the full story <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnavigator-asia.com\/Article\/2021\/10\/18\/Second-chances-Singapore-healthy-snack-firm-Boxgreen-ventures-into-upcycled-beverages\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BzjnyJM7rtCcjaeVQcSxq0IRWlHrzXEvDhPEaqKjF_u_QQhyU3xqhnnoouNzK7pjX9QbCPVKGsGMwcQh745MCx_vps_YFbZ-iaaeGpSCbqu37n0NdPEBiKNW2mvsN9zvM4Gk1rKL\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Neuron Mobility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A joy ride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed startup Neuron Mobility announced it will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rideneuron.com\/neuron-is-coming-soon-to-stirling-as-part-of-perths-first-e-scooter-trial\/\">begin a 12-month trial<\/a> of its e-scooters in early 2022 in Perth, Western Australia. The startup also plans to invest in the city, creating 30 local jobs.<\/li><li>Across 2021, Neuron Mobility claims to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/timamorris1_neuron-year-in-review-2021-australia-activity-6879586270293708800-lJF2\/\">launched in 16 new cities<\/a> across five countries. In Australia, its e-scooters have clocked in over 3.8 million rides.<\/li><li>According to the startup, those rides have removed over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/timamorris1_neuron-year-in-review-2021-australia-activity-6879586270293708800-lJF2\/\">480 tonnes of CO2 emissions<\/a>.<\/li><li>It also introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/timamorris1_neuron-year-in-review-2021-australia-activity-6879586270293708800-lJF2\/\">Australia\u2019s only third-party insurance<\/a> for shared e-scooters and has created over 100 local jobs in Queensland so far.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/O2O8W1FNm0YD1mxqvYMWh83af8obibUVFwRGwfI3EpmoA0uNTn-eMQjgBOfAjCb5y1vaLf608WvBXAqpstg_TledHzPofO5A11Y1FrieaRZJihNXUa0lIzkvKyUKkJBXjuiW-xp-\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Grab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full speed ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/lazada-and-grab-join-forces-to-offer-same-day-delivery-to-sg-shoppers\">Same-day delivery is available in Singapore<\/a> thanks to 500-backed Grab teaming up with global e-commerce firm Lazada.<\/li><li>Ngiam Xin Wei, Managing Director for Deliveries, Grab Singapore said, \u201cAs consumers become increasingly accustomed to speed and convenience when online-shopping, businesses have had to also look at new ways of meeting these new purchase habits.\u201d<\/li><li>\u201cWe are excited to expand the impact of GrabExpress through this partnership with Lazada which will provide a wide range of businesses with access to on-demand delivery and more earning opportunities for our delivery-partners,\u201d she added.<\/li><li>Currently, there are over 50 Lazada merchants offering on-demand delivery services viaGrabExpress and there are plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/press\/others\/grab-and-lazada-team-up-to-provide-on-demand-same-day-delivery-for-orders\/\">bring more sellers on board<\/a>.<\/li><li>Read the full article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/lazada-and-grab-join-forces-to-offer-same-day-delivery-to-sg-shoppers\">Marketing Interactive<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zero waste 500-backed startup Boxgreen, known for healthy snacks, launched a beverage brand called Imperfect Drinks, made from upcycled food waste. 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