Over one million citizens demand an end to toxic pesticides in the EU
The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) «Save Bees and Farmers» has gathered the support of 1,161,257 citizens, who have signed the petition to completely phase out synthetic pesticides in the EU by…
Del Monte Foods Trials Plant-Based Packaging In Sustainability Drive
Food production giant, Del Monte Foods has unveiled plans to produce two new plant-based plastic packaging alternatives. This is part of an eco-drive highlighted in its latest sustainability report, with…
OFC 2021: The future of organic is now
Climate change is gathering pace and the planet is running out of time. Now is the time to develop and implement more sustainable models. The future is organic, and we…
Recycle at Boots scheme rolled out to 700 stores
Following a 50-store trial, the Recycle at Boots scheme has been expanded to a further 650 stores in the UK to encourage customers to take back hard-to-recycle empties. The Boots…
Sustainability before self-interest
Following the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC), Jayn Sterland, chair, chats with Rosie Greenaway about the group’s fearless ambitions to disrupt the status quo and…
What Is COP26? What’s At Stake In the Fight Against Climate Change
What is COP26? It's not just another international summit. It’s a pivotal moment for climate change that could determine our future. Green Queen - Read More The post What Is…
CMA publishes Green Claims Code to tackle greenwashing in the UK
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its Green Claims Code to help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while ensuring any environmental claims comply with law…
Swiss retail giant produces PET bottle made from carbon emissions
Using technology developed by LanzaTech, Switzerland’s largest retail company Migros has produced what is claimed to be the world’s first bottle with PET made from captured carbon emissions that would…
Nestlé Commits $1.2B To Regenerative Agriculture, Says It’s Ready To Pay Premiums For Raw Materials
Nestlé is setting aside $1.2 billion over the next five years to “spark” regenerative farming across its food supply chain. The Swiss food giant’s three-pronged strategy will include paying premiums…
September 23, 2021
Today, the three EU institutions – European Parliament, Council of the European Union and European Commission – signed a Joint Declaration officially instating 23 September as EU Organic Day. Jan…