GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As part of the program, the home furnishings company, widely known for its flat-pack packaging and ready-to-assemble furniture, will be taking back a range of IKEA products: bookcases and shelf units; small tables; chairs and stools without upholstery; and chests of drawers. But getting there is a long journey.".

Sustainability 490

Sustainability Retail Recycling Recycling 490

Green Business Bureau

JULY 20, 2021

cities, Replate is a tech-driven nonprofit that combats food waste by connecting food donors and food rescuers together. Food waste is both a social and environmental issue and by finding a way to fully utilize perfectly good food, insecure communities find relief and the environmental repercussions of food waste are avoided.

Waste 148

Waste Waste Climate change Organic 148

Business Green

MARCH 30, 2022

Online retail giant Amazon has taken another step towards curbing plastic waste across its operations, today announcing that it has stopped packing products in single-use plastic delivery bags and envelopes in its UK distribution network. times lower greenhouse gas emissions than stationary retail - including the returns process.

Plastics 72

Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 72

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

The logistics behind product passport use might seem complicated at first glance but are, in fact, straightforward: all a consumer needs to do is scan the product QR code with their phone to access DPP information. Traceability systems are to be in place to enable tracking all procedures leading from raw materials to the finished product.

Law 227

Law Plastics Packaging Recycling 227

Business Green

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Deloitte and AstraZeneca have both joined a new not-for-profit body announced yesterday which is aiming to improve the environmental sustainability of the global healthcare sector and drive down medical waste. It is a huge waste of money and natural resources and a major contributor to healthcare's greenhouse gas emissions.

Medicine 45

Medicine Waste Waste Packaging 45

The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Waste like toxic materials, and not recyclable wastes. Here are some tips when implementing go green marketing: Green Design: Use a big recycle symbol on your product packaging to encourage recycling after initial use. Effluents like production water quality. Water use such as volume required to produce.

Business Energy Monitoring 210

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Packaging Recycling 210

GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

The beermaker’s 2025 goals pledge bold advances in water strategy, returnable or recyclable packaging, renewable energy procurement (its U.S. Clancy: How has the situation affected your packaging commitments and recycling strategy, if at all? So, that's our vision and our commitment. .

Sustainability 279

Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Recycling Recycling 279

Business Green

JUNE 8, 2021

Corona claims it has become the first global drinks brand to achieve a 'net zero plastic footprint', after ramping up its plastic waste collection and recycling efforts and conducting an extensive plastic audit of its operations. We look forward to working with Corona to achieve their ultimate aim of leaving no plastic in nature.".

Plastics 88

Plastics Packaging Pollution Recycling 88

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

VIBES is a partnership between the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), The Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust, Highland & Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and NatureScot. It has also reused waste materials to landscape and create community spaces.

Business Energy Monitoring 130

Business Energy Monitoring Innovation Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 130

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Things like recyclability impediments. A big focus of the Sustainable from the Start program is reducing GHG emissions, sure, but also things like discouraging the use of non-recyclable packaging, because that's really important. And what steps are you taking to increase the use of recycled content in your packaging?

Sustainability 402

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Packaging 402

Business Green

JUNE 30, 2022

Online retail giant will instead use 100 per cent recycled and 100 per cent recyclable packing paper in its parcels. Instead of plastic air pillows, items will be packed with 100 per cent recycled and 100 per cent recyclable packing paper, known as dunnage, which is designed to prevent movement within boxes and keep products safe.

Plastics 36

Plastics Packaging Recycling Recycling 36

Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Elemental’s 12th cohort focuses on a range of societal challenges, including sustainable urbanization, building decarbonization, electric vehicle charging, last-mile logistics, recycling optimization and regenerative food production.

Soil 111

Soil Recycling Recycling Investment 111

GreenBiz

MAY 12, 2020

By nature, cosmetics packaging is small and intricate, made up of many parts that are difficult to clean after use, resulting in the majority of this packaging going directly into landfills. Consider that the cosmetics industry brings in a booming $500 billion every year and imagine the waste created by default.

Retail 519

Retail Packaging Waste Waste 519

Business Green

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The UK's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been besieged with delays since it was introduced in Defra's 2018 Resource and Waste Strategy as a credible way to address the linear nature of our packaging economy. That was three years ago, when many countries around the world already had operational DRS in place.

Packaging 36

Packaging Recycling Recycling Waste 36

GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

Reusable packaging provides untapped payoffs for business. Until the 1980s, glass or cotton bags were the go-to packaging materials for many products, such as milk and flour. Until the 1980s, glass or cotton bags were the go-to packaging materials for many products, such as milk and flour. The case for reusable packaging.

Packaging 493

Packaging Plastics Retail Logistics 493

Greentown Labs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Greentown teamed up with BASF and Stanley Black & Decker to find the top startups from across the world that are capable of disrupting the recycling industry and plastics and energy storage value chains. Corumat, based in California, micro-engineers bioplastics to reduce plastic waste. Read more here. Read more here.

Startups 72

Startups Plastics Recycling Recycling 72

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Using IoT, the solution treats wastewater onsite, negating the need to transport waste and recycled water, with a series of water tanks that imitate aquatic habitats found in nature, and seemingly without the use of added chemicals, desludging, or vast infrastructure investment.

IoT 130

IoT Logistics Innovation Sustainability 130

The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The company has already installed solar panels on its premises and is the first UK company to trial using recycled bottles to manufacture door vinyl. The studio is focusing on reaching its net zero target through using green energy , thorough waste systems, green suppliers, and responsible travel.

Carbon-neutral 195

Carbon-neutral Fashion Carbon Sustainability 195

Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2021

Manufacturing including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste team – What waste do we produce and where does it come from? How can we reduce waste and prevent pollution? Can we find ways to recycle or upcycle waste materials (e.g.

Business Energy Monitoring 144

Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 144

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Consider the following: Manufacturing processes, including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Management.

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 158

Business Green

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The global retail giant is beefing up its take-back service to mark Black Friday, but its sweeping sustainability plans extend far beyond recycling and re-use. If IKEA can't resell an item, the company plans to recycle it or donate it to community organisations. Black Friday is upon us. We don't want to encourage people to overconsume.

Sustainability 77

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 77

Business Green

JANUARY 14, 2021

Priority areas for action are expected to include measures to curb emissions from agriculture, packaging, distribution, and operations. The company said it would focus on both reducing emissions from its operations and supply chain and enhancing resilience to climate impacts.

Logistics 90

Logistics Climate change Packaging Europe 90

Business Green

APRIL 15, 2021

With the clothing industry under mounting pressure to curb the textile waste mountain created by so-called 'fast fashion' and curb emissions from its delivery vehicles, two of the UK's leading fashion and logistics brands have teamed up to launch a new initiative designed to help extend the life of second hand clothes.

Fashion 84

Fashion Logistics Waste Waste 84

GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2020

Reusable packaging in the time of COVID-19. Reusable packaging is faced with proving its trustworthiness alongside disposables in a world that is standing six feet apart in the grocery aisle. Disposable packages are painted as sterile, while durables are tainted with suspicion. Mon, 05/18/2020 - 01:00. Media Authorship.

Packaging 513

Packaging Retail Plastics Health 513

The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If the whole world made a commitment to a zero waste lifestyle today, where could we be in 10 years? Join us as we look at six visions of a zero waste future that will give you hope, inspiration and motivation to be the change you want to see! All waste will be disposed of via recycling or composting rather than landfills.

Waste 273

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 273

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

From 18 April, Uber Eats customers in Central London have been given the option to order their takeaway in reusable containers and easily return them – all in a bid to tackle single-use packaging. When placing their orders, Uber Eats customers can opt-in to receive their food in reusable packaging.

Packaging 246

Packaging Logistics Retail Innovation 246

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Integrated IT systems and whole business reporting are essential for reducing waste and emissions and ensuring compliance with UK Environment Act, says waste management software provider ISB Global. It’s now been over a year since the UK Environment Act became law.

Waste 245

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 245

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

Environmental charity Hubbub is today (Tuesday 28 June) launching ‘Reuse Systems Unpacked’, a report uncovering the challenges and opportunities for reusable food and drink packaging systems. The research also identified the main motivators and barriers to people using reusable packaging schemes for food and drink. Key recommendations.

Packaging 246

Packaging Logistics Policy Waste 246

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The LED light bulb manufacturer, formerly known as Philips Lighting, said it had reduced its operational emissions by more than 70 per cent since 2010, having shifted to more energy efficient technologies at its sites as well as more sustainable modes of transport, logistics and staff travel.

Carbon-neutral 54

Carbon-neutral Carbon Global warming Logistics 54

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Consider the following: Manufacturing processes, including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Management.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Consider the following: Manufacturing processes, including production, sourcing, fulfillment, distribution and logistics. the product’s reuse and recycling potential). Waste Management.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Paper-based packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has joined with companies HVC and Bluemats to unveil an ambitious plan for the first full beverage carton recycling plant in the Netherlands. A new domestic facility would therefore be an enormous benefit from both an environmental and logistics perspective.

Recycling 150

Recycling Recycling Plastics Packaging 150

AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As part of the program, the home furnishings company, widely known for its flat-pack packaging and ready-to-assemble furniture, will be taking back a range of IKEA products: bookcases and shelf units; small tables; chairs and stools without upholstery; and chests of drawers.

Sustainability 28

Sustainability Recycling Recycling Retail 28

Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We all know that giving waste a second life is more carbon-efficient than incinerating it, but reaching a definition on what makes an item 'recyclable' is one of the most complex challenges policymakers currently face. The proposal states that packaging (all materials) entering the EU market must meet design for recyclability criteria.

Recycling 42

Recycling Recycling Plastics Packaging 42

Business Green

MARCH 2, 2022

Research agency unveils winners of sustainable packaging competition, which it says aim to 'alter the UK's relationship with plastic'. A flurry of green packaging innovations and plastic waste management projects have won a share of £30m from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Packaging 68

Packaging Plastics Innovation Recycling 68

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

Packaging 418

Packaging Retail Plastics Waste 418

Green Tech Challenge

JUNE 27, 2017

From selling unwanted furniture and equipment, signing leases and other paperwork to last minute packing, not to mention coordinating the logistics of the move itself, moving is never easy. million tons of landfill waste ! Recycle Contrary to what most believe, recycling is not solely just plastic items and cardboard boxes.

Recycling 40

Recycling Recycling Plastics Batteries 40