Co-op is removing the plastic packaging from own-brand Easter eggs as part of an ongoing initiative to reduce unnecessary plastic, and increase the amount of recycled and recyclable plastic on…
Co-op is removing the plastic packaging from own-brand Easter eggs as part of an ongoing initiative to reduce unnecessary plastic, and increase the amount of recycled and recyclable plastic on…
The UK supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners is trialling refill stations for dry groceries such as pasta and rice, and also beer, wine, eco detergent and washing up liquid. Customers can choose…
In January of 2019, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a statement of intent to make all Indian airports free of plastic. The first phase of this plan, to…
Startup Living Packets has launched The Box, a smart shipping box reusable more than 1,000 times with a 5kg capacity. The Box features a user interface allowing customers to pay for,…
New research by ThoughtWorks has found that the desire to reduce packaging and use more recyclable goods could become a top priority for British shoppers, even trumping price. The findings…
In June 2018, a number of brands, retailers, and packaging companies committed to using 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging across their global operations by 2025 or earlier. Among the…
The Indonesian government has mobilised its armed forces to help clean up rivers and canals that are clogged with dense masses of plastic bottles, bags and other packaging. The commander…
Costa Rica is set to be the first country in the world to entirely eliminate all single use plastics. This ban applies to a wide variety of items including plastic…