Nespresso has launched home-compostable coffee pods in France and Switzerland after 3 years of research and development, aligning with their sustainability goals under the “Positive Cup” initiative.
Setting a net-zero goal is just the beginning of a company’s climate strategy, with the real challenge lying in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chain, known as “Scope 3” emissions.
Kelly Murosky, a sustainability advocate at Unilever, shares her journey in the packaging industry, focusing on the “less plastics” initiative and empowering women in sustainable packaging.
PepsiCo is introducing paperboard packaging to replace plastic rings on its multi-pack bottles in the U.S.
Researchers are exploring innovative approaches to revolutionise cheese production and mitigate its significant environmental impact.
The Consumer Brands Association and The Recycling Partnership have joined forces to address consumer confusion surrounding recycling instructions.
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, underscores its commitment to sustainability by hosting Tyson Demo Day 2023, an annual pitch event promoting innovative solutions for environmentally friendly food production.
The Kraft Heinz Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by updating its packaging goals to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 20% across its global packaging portfolio by 2030.
The Coca-Cola Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by initiating reusable packaging pilots in North America.
Coca-Cola and eight bottling partners have established a $137.7 million venture capital fund dedicated to sustainability investments.
Global companies Amcor, Delterra, Mars, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have formed a strategic partnership to combat plastic pollution in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America, parts of Asia, and Oceania.
Hostess Brands, Inc. has highlighted its achievements in product nutrition and environmental preservation in its 2022–23 Corporate Responsibility Report titled “Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress.”
Chipotle is making efforts to expand its composting initiatives across its more than 3,200 restaurants, with waste reduction being a key factor in determining executive compensation bonuses.
Global consumer packaged goods companies Mars and Procter & Gamble, packaging producer Amcor, and environmental non-profit Delterra have joined forces to address plastic pollution in the Global South. The partnership, which commits $6 million over five years, aims to implement scalable solutions for a circular plastics economy. The initiative coincides with the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. The partners recognise that plastic pollution stems from inadequate waste management and circularity solutions, prompting investments in innovative programmes. Delterra’s Plastic IQ tool will help companies reduce their plastic footprint and transition to a circular economy, while the Rethinking Recycling programme focuses on capturing recyclable and compostable materials. The partnership initially targets Indonesia, Argentina, and Brazil, with the goal of providing waste management and recycling systems to 10 million people and driving systemic change across the ecosystem.
The fragmented recycling system in the U.S. creates challenges in communicating recyclability information to consumers.
San Francisco startup Lypid has developed a vegan alternative to pork belly fat called PhytoFat.
Coty has adopted an innovative approach to merging science, sustainability, and art in the beauty industry.
Consumer habits have shifted towards healthier lifestyles, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, driving the demand for plant-based foods.
Pearlita Foods, a Raleigh-based alternative seafood company, is on a mission to provide sustainable, plant-based versions of seafood.
According to data from the Good Food Institute, the global plant-based food industry generated $8 billion in sales and received $1.2 billion in investment in 2022.
Poul Weihrauch, the new CEO of Mars, has said that companies have a “moral” duty to reduce their environmental footprint amid the ongoing battle against climate change.
PepsiCo has launched pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a digital platform to offer a range of sustainability solutions to its customers in the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries.
According to BENEO’s worldwide plant-based survey, 42% of US customers want to explore plant-based goods, but just 22% are flexitarians.
Pepsico, Purchase, NY, is elevating sustainable standards with its Pep+ (Pepsico Positive) initiative.
Over three-quarters of Americans are attempting to lessen their reliance on single-use plastic, and some have reintroduced the once-common habit of refilling containers rather than discarding them.
Berry Global Group, a business that specialises on creative packaging and engineered goods, has launched a collaborative initiative with Coca-Cola to offer the beverage giant tethered caps, which would reduce littering and increase recycling.
The Tesla Semi has been one of the company’s most delayed products, with PepsiCo being the first client with 100 vehicles it pre-ordered.
Unilever-owned Knorr’s ‘Dare to Try’ campaign was created in collaboration with IPG agencies MullenLowe, Weber Shandwick, R&CPMK, and Swamp Motel to underline that dishes may be delicious while also incorporating underutilised foods that represent more sustainable options.
Global consumer demand has been a primary source of economic prosperity and expansion over the last century, but this success has had social and environmental consequences.
Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, the Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oreal, and Haleon, along with a nonprofit and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have collaborated to develop a means to retain tiny plastic products in the recycling stream.
Nespresso has launched home-compostable coffee pods in France and Switzerland after 3 years of research and development, aligning with their sustainability goals under the “Positive Cup” initiative.
Setting a net-zero goal is just the beginning of a company’s climate strategy, with the real challenge lying in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chain, known as “Scope 3” emissions.
Kelly Murosky, a sustainability advocate at Unilever, shares her journey in the packaging industry, focusing on the “less plastics” initiative and empowering women in sustainable packaging.
PepsiCo is introducing paperboard packaging to replace plastic rings on its multi-pack bottles in the U.S.
Researchers are exploring innovative approaches to revolutionise cheese production and mitigate its significant environmental impact.
The Consumer Brands Association and The Recycling Partnership have joined forces to address consumer confusion surrounding recycling instructions.
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, underscores its commitment to sustainability by hosting Tyson Demo Day 2023, an annual pitch event promoting innovative solutions for environmentally friendly food production.
The Kraft Heinz Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by updating its packaging goals to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 20% across its global packaging portfolio by 2030.
The Coca-Cola Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by initiating reusable packaging pilots in North America.
Coca-Cola and eight bottling partners have established a $137.7 million venture capital fund dedicated to sustainability investments.
Global companies Amcor, Delterra, Mars, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have formed a strategic partnership to combat plastic pollution in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America, parts of Asia, and Oceania.
Hostess Brands, Inc. has highlighted its achievements in product nutrition and environmental preservation in its 2022–23 Corporate Responsibility Report titled “Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress.”
Chipotle is making efforts to expand its composting initiatives across its more than 3,200 restaurants, with waste reduction being a key factor in determining executive compensation bonuses.
Global consumer packaged goods companies Mars and Procter & Gamble, packaging producer Amcor, and environmental non-profit Delterra have joined forces to address plastic pollution in the Global South. The partnership, which commits $6 million over five years, aims to implement scalable solutions for a circular plastics economy. The initiative coincides with the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. The partners recognise that plastic pollution stems from inadequate waste management and circularity solutions, prompting investments in innovative programmes. Delterra’s Plastic IQ tool will help companies reduce their plastic footprint and transition to a circular economy, while the Rethinking Recycling programme focuses on capturing recyclable and compostable materials. The partnership initially targets Indonesia, Argentina, and Brazil, with the goal of providing waste management and recycling systems to 10 million people and driving systemic change across the ecosystem.
The fragmented recycling system in the U.S. creates challenges in communicating recyclability information to consumers.
San Francisco startup Lypid has developed a vegan alternative to pork belly fat called PhytoFat.
Coty has adopted an innovative approach to merging science, sustainability, and art in the beauty industry.
Consumer habits have shifted towards healthier lifestyles, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, driving the demand for plant-based foods.
Pearlita Foods, a Raleigh-based alternative seafood company, is on a mission to provide sustainable, plant-based versions of seafood.
According to data from the Good Food Institute, the global plant-based food industry generated $8 billion in sales and received $1.2 billion in investment in 2022.
Poul Weihrauch, the new CEO of Mars, has said that companies have a “moral” duty to reduce their environmental footprint amid the ongoing battle against climate change.
PepsiCo has launched pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a digital platform to offer a range of sustainability solutions to its customers in the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries.
According to BENEO’s worldwide plant-based survey, 42% of US customers want to explore plant-based goods, but just 22% are flexitarians.
Pepsico, Purchase, NY, is elevating sustainable standards with its Pep+ (Pepsico Positive) initiative.
Over three-quarters of Americans are attempting to lessen their reliance on single-use plastic, and some have reintroduced the once-common habit of refilling containers rather than discarding them.
Berry Global Group, a business that specialises on creative packaging and engineered goods, has launched a collaborative initiative with Coca-Cola to offer the beverage giant tethered caps, which would reduce littering and increase recycling.
The Tesla Semi has been one of the company’s most delayed products, with PepsiCo being the first client with 100 vehicles it pre-ordered.
Unilever-owned Knorr’s ‘Dare to Try’ campaign was created in collaboration with IPG agencies MullenLowe, Weber Shandwick, R&CPMK, and Swamp Motel to underline that dishes may be delicious while also incorporating underutilised foods that represent more sustainable options.
Global consumer demand has been a primary source of economic prosperity and expansion over the last century, but this success has had social and environmental consequences.
Colgate-Palmolive, Procter & Gamble, the Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oreal, and Haleon, along with a nonprofit and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have collaborated to develop a means to retain tiny plastic products in the recycling stream.
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