All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 200
-
Comment & OpinionIndofood allegations cast a shadow over palm oil supply chains
If you thought the world’s unquenchable thirst for palm oil was only bad news for orang-utans, think again
-
NewsPalm oil supplier Indofood sanctioned by RSPO over labour violations
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil has suspended one of its mills and ordered further audits of its facilities after finding evidence of “grave” violations of international labour standards
-
NewsM&S launches shopping bag made with recycled plastic
The reusable bag is made from 75% plastic that has been collected and recycled by social enterprise Plastic Bank
-
NewsTetley publishes full list of its tea suppliers
Of the UK’s five biggest-selling tea brands, only Unilever’s PG Tips and Pukka Herbs have not made public details of their tea suppliers
-
NewsPZ Cussons unveils targets for single-use plastic reduction
The new Plastics Pledge for 2025 will see the Imperial Leather maker reducing the amount of plastic it uses by 25%
-
NewsSingle-use plastic tax 'nightmare' timing for food and drink
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced plans for a new tax on plastic packaging that isn’t 30% recycled
-
NewsTwo Farmers makes debut with crisps in compostable bag
The eco-packaging is a first for the UK crisps category, the startup claims
-
NewsWaitrose finds environmental concerns among top food trends
Waitrose said it had seen an 800% increase in questions about plastics from customers
-
NewsWWF points to 'major flaws' in MSC assessment of fishery
The WWF said it was ‘most concerned’ over the certification of the Echebastar tuna fishery
-
NewsKellogg’s criticised for ‘misguided’ Pringles recycling scheme
The new initiative is ‘an improvement, but a strange one’ says Recycling Association chief
-
NewsCook to switch frozen meal black plastic to recyclable trays
The ready meals manufacturer aims to have more sustainable packaging across its entire range by the end of 2020
-
NewsPercol unveils plastic-free, compostable coffee pouches
The packaging made from plant fibres and eucalyptus wood pulp is a European first, the brand claims
-
NewsFmcg suppliers make new global commitment on plastics
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation today (29 October) launched its New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
-
NewsClipper claims world first with non-GM plastic-free teabag
From this week, every pillow-style teabag produced in the brand’s Dorset factory will be made from a natural plant-based material
-
NewsPepsiCo pledges to up recycled content in plastic packaging
The supplier will aim to use at least 25% recycled content in all its plastic packaging within the next seven years
-
NewsPlastic film directive set to drive up price of sandwiches
The directive sets out a minimum reduction target of 25% by 2025 for single-use plastic packaging for which there are currently no alternatives
-
NewsUnilever unveils Simple Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes
The new product is made from renewable plant fibres and sustainable wood pulp
-
Comment & OpinionThe frustrations of trying to find a green packaging solution
We at Rude Health have been trying to improve and reduce our packaging right from the start
-
NewsKellogg’s unveils Pringles recycling scheme
From December, empty cans can be sent to Terracyle using a freepost label
-
NewsCourtauld Commitment wins global award for food waste fight
Wrap’s Marcus Gover and Richard Swannell received the award from Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Denmark