Ikea to phase out plastic from all consumer packaging by 2028
The transition will happen in steps, beginning with an all-new range by 2025, except for existing food products that must be kept for food safety and to prevent food waste.
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Amazon Fresh will deliver chilled foods with frozen water bottles in place of ice packs
The bottles are 100-per-cent recyclable and contain water that consumers can use for drinking, cooking, or watering plants.
Vegan cosmetics industry expected to be worth US$20 billion in five years
Like the plant-based industry, more consumers are shifting to products with increasing concern for the environment and animal welfare.
Sufresca’s bio-edible coating can extend the shelf-life of fresh produce by weeks
“Our new development of the edible coating is proven to work very well on different cultivars of tomatoes, and specifically cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and even fruits like mangoes,” says founder.
Fully recycled Universal Bag by Anya Hindmarch to launch in UK grocers
According to Hindmarch’s website, as a more considered purchase, the bag is guaranteed to last for ten years and has an innovative built-in returns pouch.
Redefine Meat serves up a new range of whole-cut, plant-based meat
Initially available within select restaurants in the UK, Israel, Germany, and the Netherlands, this also marks the first time high-end restaurants will offer plant-based whole cuts as part of their menus.
Can carbon offsetting change the world – or is it merely greenwashing?
“It’s like saying you’re going on a diet but you keep eating cake while paying someone else to eat lettuce.”
H&M unveils sustainable collection using new circular design tool
The collection uses recyclable materials and circular strategies, created by the H&M design team with stylist Ib Kamara as a creative advisor.
Green Buzzwords: Sustainability keywords from A-Z
Knowing what these words mean can help us decipher marketing speak and greenwashing – and whether a company is sincere or hypocritical.
Tesa launches packing tapes made from 98-per-cent biodegradable materials
The new products aim to help the company with its sustainability objectives while supporting consumers lessen their use of traditional packing tapes.
Top plant-based food companies in the UK
Viable.Earth lists the top plant-based food brands in the UK – and where to find them.
Meet Lono, a sustainable “sockless” sneaker
These new kicks are “insanely breathable” allowing wearers to go without socks – and they’re made without using EVA and TPU that can harm the environment.
NZ tech startup PlantMe encourages Kiwis to grow their own vegetables
The platform comes with a seed delivery service, a digital growing guide, a planting diary, an online marketplace and a built-in crypto rewards system.
Sustainable luxury? Net-a-Porter launches new luxury resale service with Reflaunt
“We see re-commerce as a true enabler to tap into greater product longevity by extending the lives of pre-loved purchases,” said Alison Loehnis, President of luxury and fashion, Net-a-Porter.
Hudstone’s conscious commitment to eco-friendly cleaning products in Australia
Because of its environmental focus, the company has a no plastic policy, uses compostable packaging, and delivers its products using carbon-neutral shipping. Customers are also given the option to use their jars or containers.