Darcy Jimenez

Every day, hundreds of thousands of perfectly usable products are destroyed by retail corporations around the world. Food that has reached its expiration date is sometimes rendered inedible with bleach to deter "dumpster divers"; items in dented boxes are disposed of, rather than given away, to prevent employees from damaging products deliberately; designer goods are ripped to shreds so they can’t be resold for cheaper elsewhere.

Horseshoe crabs are a species of marine arthropod that have existed for around 450 million years – but for over four decades, the creatures have also played a crucial role in human health.

Squalene, a fatty compound derived from the liver oil of sharks, is commonly used in cosmetics due to its moisturising properties. It also serves another, lesser-known purpose: increasing the efficacy of vaccines.