Envirotec Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

According to data released by the Environment Agency on 22 July, a record 40,653 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2020. Perhaps the most surprising statistic was the hike in aluminium packaging recovered from IBA, which rose by an astonishing 99% compared to the same period in 2019.

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GreenBiz

MAY 5, 2020

Two ways P&G is working toward its packaging goals. Tue, 05/05/2020 - 11:33. Procter & Gamble's Tide laundry detergent brand first introduced in January 2019 its "Eco-Box," which has been compared to a wine box because of its design made from paperboard with a tap for dispensing, in an effort to reduce the plastic in its packaging.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Here's how Tetra Pak plans to improve circularity of its packaging. If you’ve ever drank juice from a carton package, it may have been supplied by Tetra Pak, a multinational food processing and packaging company. Our packages offer a lower carbon footprint when compared to other alternatives.”. Thu, 09/17/2020 - 18:59.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 8, 2021

Episode 250: Sustainability leaders greet 2021 with conviction, renewed purpose. 5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021. 2020 was a breakthrough year for climate tech, and there’s more to come in 2021. 2021 reflections from sustainability leaders (22"45) . Sustainability. Heather Clancy.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The 'last mile' of consumer sustainability behavior. These days, it’s hard to argue that sustainability is a niche consumer interest. More to the point, 57 percent of consumers in that survey were willing to pay more for sustainable products. White shared her research on sustainable consumption during GreenBiz 21.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Sustainable shopping is healthy, even amid a pandemic. Tue, 12/15/2020 - 01:45. As sustainability professionals, we’ve been talking for years about how consumers are increasingly influenced by values and sustainability. We search the data for proof points that people would prefer to buy from a more sustainable company.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

Circular economy startups compete at Circularity 2020, taking on shoes to shelf-life. Mon, 08/31/2020 - 01:00. A circular economy is urgently required for the shift to a more sustainable planet. Borobabi CEO Carolyn Butler took the virtual stage to pitch the sustainable children’s clothing rental startup. Holly Secon.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2020

The rise (and rise) of sustainability-linked finance. Mon, 08/24/2020 - 02:11. One silver lining of this horrific moment is the rise of loans, bonds and other financial instruments linked to sustainability outcomes. In this sense, "sustainability" is broadly defined to include environmental issues as well as social ones.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 20, 2020

Journey Foods uses AI to create sustainability recipe for food manufacturers. Thu, 08/20/2020 - 02:00. Riana Lynn’s company, Journey Foods , is dragging the packaged food business into the 21st century. . In 2018, the global packaged food industry generated $2.77 Jesse Klein. Journey Bites is a proof-of-concept product.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. 7 tips for companies developing reusable packaging. ESG values and a sustainable future. How leading companies, including Microsoft, approach audacious sustainability goals. The State of Green Business 2020.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2021

An apparent industry-first initiative aims to help beauty influencers and media recycle empty packaging and containers produced every month from beauty samples and cosmetic tester pots. The beauty industry alone produces more than 120 billion units of packaging globally (Zerowaste, 2020).

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Tesco has launched a new system that allows its customers to buy a wide range of food, drink, household and beauty products in reusable and durable packaging. Customers wishing to opt for reusable packaging simply visit the Loop fixture in the store and add the products they want into their trolley as a part of their shop.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste. Wed, 06/17/2020 - 02:00. That includes packaging scraps, chicken litter (which includes bird excrement, feathers and materials used for bedding), oils and personal protective equipment worn by the workers. The packaging conundrum. Heather Clancy.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 12, 2020

Sustainable fleets are at an inflection point. Wed, 08/12/2020 - 00:15. It's still early days for many of these markets, and sustainability goals remain one of the top drivers for fleets to buy these vehicles. Thus efficiency tools — such as aerodynamic packages, anti-idling and driver education — are still important.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

More than half of consumers told researchers that recyclable packaging is among the most important factors when deciding to buy a bathroom product. Razor giant Gillette has sharpened its approach to sustainability with the launch of new product packaging that uses fully recyclable packaging. million water bottles. "As

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Kraft Heinz sustainability chief reflects on 'interdependence'. Wed, 10/28/2020 - 01:00. Food company Kraft Heinz has been relatively quiet about its corporate sustainability strategy in the five years since it was formed through the merger of food giants Kraft and Heinz — stepping out in early 2018 to provide an update.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The top 25 most sustainable fleets. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 02:00. However you look at it, 2020 is a turning point for fleets. . But the beverage maker has a big sustainability plan and is taking a first-mover approach to decarbonizing its dedicated fleet of around 1,600 vehicles. Katie Fehrenbacher. City of Oakland.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 00:30. 1 answer by far was, "I read the ingredients/detail on the package.". Fast forward to 2020 and while "I read the package" is still the No. That’s the most important piece for brands: Certifications on packaging/labels engender more trust than a brand’s advertising or press. Suzanne Shelton.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

If you’ve ever drank juice from a carton package, it may have been supplied by Tetra Pak, a multinational food processing and packaging company. One of its ambitions is to deliver “packages made entirely from renewable and/or recycled materials that are fully recyclable,” according to the company site. Wed, 09/23/2020 - 14:07.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Build a resilient fashion brand company using sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion has come to save the fashion industry. Hence, to be future leaders, fashion brands must consider the impacts business has on the environment, to set the standard for the new wave of sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion definition.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Sustainable businesses tend to consider the important roles of the environment and how to protect nature for a successful business. In that way, sustainability can be achieved and maintained while facing various business challenges. In that way, sustainability can be achieved and maintained while facing various business challenges.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The demand for recycled plastics has skyrocketed — so much so that brands and packaging producers are experiencing limited supply. Eunice Heath, Corporate Director, Sustainability, Dow. Monique Oxender, Chief Sustainability Officer, Keurig Dr Pepper. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:39. Holly Secon.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

More pieces of IKEA's sustainability puzzle come together. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 08:00. That's one of the challenges we've identified that we feel like we can make a big impact on within our whole strategy," said Jenn Keesson, sustainability manager at IKEA U.S. . Deonna Anderson. Black Friday is upon us.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 15, 2022

Sustainable manufacturing as a strategic approach for factories and warehouses. The pressure mounts for manufacturers to step up and use the principles of sustainable manufacturing. In 2020, two-thirds of U.S. Our aim is to help you create a sustainable warehouse and green factory. What is sustainable manufacturing?

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The produce industry has long been building resiliency through sustainability strategies. In this webcast, you will learn about: How sustainability and corporate responsibility strategies have strengthened the produce industry during times of dramatic change . Wed, 10/07/2020 - 17:24. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 10:00. -

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GreenBiz

JULY 14, 2020

Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers. Tue, 07/14/2020 - 01:30. In addition to a review of the current literature, the team interviewed sustainability leaders in 24 organizations across the United States. Marsha Willard. The findings reveal that while still most common in Europe and in U.S.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s not much compared to other big industries but a study has found this figure may rise to as much as 17% by 2050 if the industry doesn’t become more sustainable. Here are the current sustainability trends in the maritime industry that contribute to the worldwide fight against climate change.

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GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

AB InBev VP: Our quest for 'agile' sustainable development continues. Tue, 05/19/2020 - 02:37. The beermaker’s 2025 goals pledge bold advances in water strategy, returnable or recyclable packaging, renewable energy procurement (its U.S. Heather Clancy. The Q&A was lightly edited for length and clarity.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 18, 2020

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 02:00. It seems those concerns finally have reached a critical mass, inspiring a sustainability makeover at three of the biggest beauty brands in the business — Sephora, Natura & Co, and Ulta Beauty. Ulta Beauty also recently announced a new overarching sustainability initiative, Conscious Beauty. Jesse Klein.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

What opportunities exist to incorporate bio-based materials into products and packaging, how can they be sustainably sourced, and what benefits or challenges do these materials afford? Can the use of these materials offer a sustainable pathway forward? Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:51. Algae and Mushrooms and Pineapples, Oh My!

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 10, 2022

In the consumer’s eye, businesses are focused on “making an impression instead of making a change” in the context of sustainability. At Green Business Bureau , we want to help businesses rebuild consumer trust through honest sustainability communications and marketing. Defining corporate greenwash. Corporate greenwash is on the rise.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Tue, 09/22/2020 - 01:00. Some companies have started including new labeling on their packaging showing which parts of the package are recyclable (see sample image). Have you noticed any new recycling labeling on the packaging of things you buy? Speaking Sustainably. The How2Recycle label needs a massive campaign.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Since launching in February 2020, MASAMI’s mission has been to make clean, non-toxic beauty the standard for the industry. From their formulations and packaging to their go-to-market strategy, MASAMI is making efforts to instill sustainability throughout their operations.

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Business Green

JANUARY 4, 2021

Supermarket claims to have met its pledge to remove one billion pieces of plastic, working with suppliers to remove unnecessary and excessive packaging of products. There is no place for unnecessary or non-recyclable packaging in our business.". Our work to remove, reduce, reuse and recycle will continue into 2021.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 3, 2021

FedEx — which uses over 180,000 vehicles to deliver packages across continents and operates the world's largest cargo airline — has been implementing sustainability practices for years, but the announcement represents a major acceleration of the company's commitments. Courtesy of FedEx.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 27, 2020

Thu, 08/27/2020 - 01:45. Our strategy hasn’t changed," Yolanda Malone, vice president of global foods packaging at PepsiCo, told a digital crowd at GreenBiz’s Circularity 20 event this week. "We What we’ve seen as a packaging company is it’s not really an either/or," she said. Jesse Klein. We need to work on all of them.".

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

John Davies, vice president and senior analyst at GreenBiz, interviewed Mitchell Toomey, director of sustainability for North America at BASF, during Circularity 20, which took place on August 25-27, 2020. Sat, 09/12/2020 - 14:47. The company created a plastic additive that enables the traceability. Deonna Anderson.

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