‘Historic’ UN Resolution Aims to End Global Plastic Pollution
In what’s being hailed as an historic moment in the fight against plastic waste, the United Nations has adopted a resolution that will hold member nations legally accountable for their…
Plastic Wrap Creates More Food Waste, Study Finds
Purchasing fruits and vegetables packaged in plastic wrap creates two problems for the environment: more plastic and more food waste, according to new research. The U.K.-based sustainability nonprofit Wrap, looked…
We’ve Already Made Way Too Much Plastic, New Research Finds
There’s too much plastic on the planet, says a new study released by the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and urgent action is needed to prevent an ecological disaster, the researchers warn.…
U.S. Crowned The Biggest Plastic Polluter In The World
A new report has revealed the U.S. is the biggest contributor to plastic waste globally. It is producing more than all European Union countries combined. Ineffective recycling infrastructure and increased…
Don’t launch a brand unless it’s planet positive, advises SBC
Following the launch of the Planet Positive Beauty Guide at COP26, members of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition’s (SBC) steering committee joined Kathleen Baird Murray, contributing editor at Vogue, live from…
WRAP: 63% of Brits want immediate climate action
With COP26 in full swing, sustainability charity WRAP has released the results of a new survey canvassing the public on climate change, finding that six in ten consumers believe businesses…
Cytoplan makes switch to plastic-free
In a move designed to reduce the plastic pollution produced by the healthcare industry, supplements brand Cytoplan has switched to plastic-free packaging. Its new biodegradable and compostable pots are made…
Tesco and Loop team for reusable packaging trial
Tesco has partnered with global reusable packaging platform Loop to enable customers to buy a limited range of food, drink, household and beauty products in reusable packaging that can be…
Back to bar: a sustainable future for personal care
This November, dignitaries from around the world are heading to Glasgow for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), to agree on a sustainable way forward for the world. If…
Global cosmetics consortium launches for environmental impact assessment
Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura & Co and Unilever have announced the launch of a global consortium to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics products. The…