This Aussie skincare brand uses fully compostable packaging
“Our innovative and sustainable packaging is intrinsically tied to Ewe Care’s core values,” said Nicole Gilliver, co-founder, Ewe Care.
Suntory launches plant-based bottle prototypes
The debut has marked a decade-long partnership of Suntory with the US-based sustainable technology company Anellotech.
Estée Lauder joins Pulpex consortium for recyclable paper bottles
Estée Lauder joins consumer packaged goods companies Unilever, Diageo, PepsiCo, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Castrol, among others.
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.
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.
Paper straws replace plastic in Nestlé’s Brazilian range, and beyond
Plastic straws have been replaced by recyclable paper ones on products including Nescau, Nesquik, Ninho, and Farinha Láctea.
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.
In Seoul, consumers can order food delivery in reusable boxes
Customers will be able to order food in a multi-use package at some 60 restaurants in the Gangnam district.
Chemically recycled plastics get converted into eco-friendly packaging in Korea
New material will create sustainable packaging to cosmetics companies in South Korea and abroad.
Most consumers ‘overconfident and confused’ about household waste recycling
A study by Nestlé Australia shows 88 per cent of consumers are putting everyday household items in the wrong bin.
Plastic waste is to be used to build new Melbourne city tram stops
Developing new value-added products through advanced manufacturing will create demand for recycled plastics.
Coca-Cola introduces a 100-per-cent plant-based bottle
This is the brand’s newest environmental initiative after the launch of PlantBottle – the recyclable packaging made from 30-per-cent vegan materials in 2009.
Inditex to start charging for paper bags in Spanish stores
Customers of 1400 stores will be asked to pay euro 12c if they require a paper bag – and the scheme could be expanded to other markets.
UK Government launches project to tackle greenwashing in food and beverage sector
Greenwashing is a form of marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organisation’s is environment-friendly.
Boots UK recycling program expanded to 700 stores
After a successful trial at 50 stores, UK retailer Boots has expanded its Recycle at Boots program across the kingdom.