Business Green

JANUARY 24, 2022

Company announces goal to ensure Walkers, Doritos, and Lay's crisps use recycled or renewable plastic packaging by end of the decade. PepsiCo Europe has today announced a new ambition to replace all virgin plastics used in its crisp and chip bags with 100 per cent recycled or renewable plastic by 2030.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2020

The rise (and rise) of sustainability-linked finance. 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. Joel Makower.

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Business Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

Food giant announces roll out of new recyclable paperboard multipack sleeves as part of £25m investment in sustainable packaging innovations. The packaging is now available across Heinz Soups and will be launching across all Heinz canned products in the UK in Autumn 2021, the company confirmed. "It

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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.

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Toxic chemicals are used in food packaging and many are linked to health effects , like cancer or infertility. They can also pollute our soil, air and waterways, hurting more than just the person eating from the packaging. . This is where the Understanding Packaging Scorecard ( UP Scorecard for short) comes in.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The top 25 most sustainable fleets. Progressive cities, many in Europe, are building zones in downtown centers that are banning fossil-fuel vehicles and incentivizing zero-emission models. Netherlands-based LeasePlan is a large fleet management company that mostly operates in Europe but also has a solid presence in the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. The PRSE Virtual conference will examine the latest developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better design for recycling.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Kraft Heinz sustainability chief reflects on 'interdependence'. 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. Heather Clancy.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Increasing limitations on sludge disposal is pushing industrial companies to rethink onsite wastewater treatment processes, says Simon Kimber, director of packaged plant supplier WPL & Atana. A screw press. This means efficient dewatering to reduce sludge volumes has never been more vital.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PepsiCo CSO on embedding sustainability into 'day-to-day business'. Even though the foundation is a separate entity, there is a close link between its mission and the company’s sustainability goals, according to senior executives. I've got history in sustainability, but I'm a business guy. Heather Clancy.

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GreenBiz

JULY 14, 2020

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

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Business Green

AUGUST 3, 2021

The idea of only using sustainable packaging – eliminating waste, low carbon footprint, recyclable or compostable - seems easy enough, yet the reality for many businesses is more complex and dependent on the industry they work in. Yet plastic packaging is ubiquitous because it is useful, not to say crucial in many applications.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 7, 2021

Introduction to Sustainable Photography. It is time to get serious about sustainability in the photography industry. Nearly 8 in 10 respondents indicate sustainability is important for them. Nearly 8 in 10 respondents indicate sustainability is important for them. Sustainable Photography Initiatives.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 21, 2020

The European Union is planning a 15-gigawatt renewable energy tender and auctions for green hydrogen projects as part of a trillion-dollar Green Deal package, according to draft proposals leaked this week. “It’s expensive if you want to produce it sustainably and the volume we can produce is limited.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The EPP is vociferously opposing two major pieces of legislation from the EU’s Green Deal, a historic package by the bloc to reduce its emissions in line with global climate targets. It includes key reforms that are currently making their passage through Europe’s lawmaking bodies. Credit: Ian Nixon and Brigitte Wear.

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Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

MEPs have called on the European Commission deliver a "massive" €2tr coronavirus recovery fund next week that prioritises the proposed Green Deal agenda to transform Europe into the world's first net zero continent by 2050.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Crisp brand to drive down virgin plastic use with clutch of packaging design innovations. Walkers is to invest £14m in packaging designs it claims will cut 250 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain each year, the crisp brand announced last week.

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Business Green

APRIL 30, 2020

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire tells French Parliament €7bn support package would require ailing airline to set goal of becoming world's most environmentally-friendly carrier. The government announced late last week that it would offer a €7bn package of state loans and bank loans guaranteed by the state to the ailing airline.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ukrainian firm S.Lab picked up the 2023 Green Alley Award for a sustainable alternative to expandeed polystyrene packaging (image credit: Green Alley Awards). By Jan Patrick Schulz, CEO of Landbell and initiator of Europe’s largest Circular Economy Prize, the Green Alley Award.

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The City Fix

JUNE 2, 2020

EU officials have said that 25% of the stimulus package will be set. On May 27, the European Union unveiled a €750 billion ($826 billion) recovery proposal as a centerpiece of its economic response to the coronavirus crisis, while also increasing its existing budget. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Business Green

JUNE 22, 2022

Beer giant's partnership with the Paper Bottle Company and Avantium leads to Europe-wide trial of new Fibre Bottle. The outer shell of the bottle, produced by the packaging manufacturer The Paper Bottle Company (Paboco), consists of sustainably-sourced wood fibre and is also bio-based.

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Business Green

AUGUST 31, 2022

At the same time, it has never been more important for the food and beverage industry to be more sustainable and more resilient. Working together with partners helps us to ensure that a sustainable approach is built-in from the outset, from raw material sourcing to factory production, all the way to distribution in-store.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

The unprecedented quantity of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that has been greenlighted so far this year – across Europe – no doubt signals a new level of environmental awareness on a governmental, rather than merely social level. Green Deal legislation has proven most adaptable to the times.

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GreenBiz

JULY 29, 2020

Like its peers, BMW plans to reach those targets through a combination of developing and selling electric vehicles (including newly announced electric versions of the 5 Series sedan and X1 compact SUV), combined with incorporating more sustainable materials, working with its supply chain vendors and adopting clean energy for facilities.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Owner Treasury Wine Estates reveals it is working with the Carbon Trust to measure the brand's carbon footprint and certify it in Europe. The wine giant revealed yesterday it is working with the Carbon Trust to measure the brand's carbon footprint and certify it in line with the internationally recognised PAS 2050 standard in Europe.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These materials are often used to package fruit and vegetables but are also very common in industrial applications. By employing cost-benefit analysis and real-world data, we’ve demonstrated that sustainable solutions are not only possible but economically attractive.” industrial activities (e.g.,

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GreenBiz

MARCH 9, 2021

Chipotle is the latest company to spice up its executive pay packages to include social and environmental goals. Linking executive bonuses to sustainability metrics is making waves. The trend is just ramping up, especially in Europe, where the main focus is on climate change. What in the name of fringe benefits is going on?

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Coca-Cola's sustainability director for Europe Therese Noordlander talks to BusinessGreen about the drinks giant's mission to drive down emissions and ramp up its recycling efforts. As the world's largest drinks producer, the Coca-Cola Company's decarbonisation and sustainability efforts have to be supersized.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In The Time to Act is Now film, The Prince of Wales reflects on his work to force sustainability into the corporate mainstream. RE:TV was therefore set up with the aim of capturing the will and imagination of humanity and champion the most inspiring solutions for sustainability from around the world.

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Eco-Business

JANUARY 28, 2022

It was a ban on styrofoam for shipping things to Europe that gave Alvin Lim the idea to pivot to sustainable packaging.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Christine Rile…. Mon, 11/16/2020 - 01:00.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Firm behind brands such as Lucozade and Orangina aims to eradicate virgin plastic from its products by 2030, shifting instead to recycled or plant-based alternatives.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 12, 2021

Despite positive steps towards a sustainable COVID-19 recovery from a few leading nations, the world has so far fallen short of matching aspirations to build back better," said Brian O'Callahan, lead researcher at the Oxford University Economic Recovery project. percent is likely to increase net air pollution. trillion of the $4.6

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

ImpactAlpha, November 17 — The private equity giant’s $1.3 billion Global Impact Fund, which closed earlier this year, made an undisclosed investment in.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The partnership offers a discounted package to Uber drivers that includes a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, along with installation and financing options. The EV charging package will be rolled out in four geographical groups, and is scheduled to reach nationwide coverage (excluding Alaska) by the end of April.

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Charged

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has arranged a $135-million financing package for EV manufacturer VinFast. Earlier this year, VinFast raised $4 billion to support market launches in Europe and the US. In 2020, the company announced plans to launch fleets of electric buses in several Vietnamese cities.

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Business Green

JULY 15, 2021

We can only build back better sustainably if we protect the climate and nature," he stressed. To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies - especially renewables and energy efficiency.".

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