Independent coffee chain which lost 25% of takeaway sales after single-use cup ban tells big business ‘do the right thing’
Despite experiencing a drop in takeaway coffee sales of £250,000 after its decision to ban single-use coffee cups, independent coffee shop chain Boston Tea Party (BTP) has called on big…
‘Freebate’ model could revolutionise recycling, says WWF
A new study into ways of increasing the use of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) recommends a ‘freebate’ model over material taxation schemes.
Plastics purge: Opportunities and threats for brands and retailers across Asia
Earlier this year India passed one of the world's toughest anti-plastics laws, committing the country to a total ban on single-use plastics by 2020. Now, research gathered by global analysts Mintel…
Plenty of good intentions on eco-packaging, but limited willingness to pay extra
New research carried out in Australia reveals a gap between good intentions on green issues and a willingness to pay extra for eco-friendly products
Finland’s green packaging specialist Sulapac scoops Scanstar award
Helsinki-based green packing specialist Sulapac has scooped a prestigious Scanstar Award,
Eco-labels, plastics and tackling diet-related illness up for discussion at Amsterdam Summit
Eco-labels, green marketing, plastic packaging alternatives and tackling diet-related illness are all subjects up for discussion at the upcoming Sustainable Food Summit (June 7-8, Amsterdam).
Biodegradable packaging helps ‘product and packs speak the same language’
Finnish natural cosmetics brand specialist Naviter says that using biodegradable packaging means that its products and packs now "speak the same language".
Biodegradable packaging helps 'product and packs speak the same language'
Finnish natural cosmetics brand specialist Naviter says that using biodegradable packaging means that its products and packs now "speak the same language".
Man up: Green marketers should use more ‘men-vironmental’ messages
Men may shun eco-friendly products and behaviours because of what they say about their masculinity, suggests new research by social scientists in America.
Environmentally-minded young waste most food
Young people waste nearly 50% more food than the over 65s, says the UK-based anti-waste charity Wrap.