The branded mangoes saving 50 million pieces of plastic
Under the name Nature & More, Dutch produce distributor Eosta has introduced a technique of laser branding on the skin of organic fruit and veg which eliminates the need for…
This New Design Tool Was Created To Help Businesses Go Plastic-Free
3 Mins Read A new online designed tool backed by A Plastic Planet aims to help designers and business leaders eradicate one trillion pieces of plastic waste from the global…
Danone ‘strongly refutes’ plastic allegations
French multi-national food and drink brand Danone is facing a lawsuit over global plastic pollution. The lawsuit has been filed with France’s high court by three environmental groups – Surfrider…
Single-use plastic cutlery to be banned in England
The Government has confirmed that single-use plastic cutlery, plates and trays are set to be banned in England. While the Government is yet to confirm a timeframe for the ban…
GUNNA Drinks delivers Christmas message to Coca-Cola
Craft soda brand GUNNA Drinks has delivered a ‘middle finger’ sculpture produced using discarded plastic cola bottles to Coca-Cola with the accompanying message: ‘Pick Up Your Crap’. Following the launch…
Report reveals retailers doing more to cut food waste, but urged for further action
A new survey has revealed that retailers are taking steps to reduce household food waste, but that more needs to be done. WRAP’S latest Retail Survey has found that actions……
Proposed E.U. Rule Could Reduce Plastic Waste Emissions By 43 Million Tons
The European Commission is proposing a bloc-wide plan for tackling plastic waste that could reduce emissions and save resources. Could the E.U. ban plastic? It’s possible with the proposed rules…
10 Terrifying Facts About Microplastics
Microplastics are all around us. But you probably don’t even realize just how prevalent they are. Here are 10 facts you need to know about these fossil fuel-based tiny particles.…
Lush opens largest Irish store
On 11 November, natural cosmetics retailer Lush opened its largest shop in Ireland, in Dundrum town centre, spanning 2,311 sq ft and creating 25 new jobs. As part of the…
Ecodiseño, the professional sustainable packaging contest, receives more than 80 entriess
Más de 50 empresas agroalimentarias y de cosmética, procedentes de 10 comunidades autónomas, presentan sus propuestas a estos galardones. La II edición de Ecodiseño, el concurso profesional con el que…