Sustainability

By Scott Hawthorne, founding director at Skips and Bins  From piles of discarded packaging to heaps of unsold goods and spoiled food, the retail industry produces an astonishing volume of...

Simba has partnered with Oxfam to donate mattresses, beds, and accessories to be sold through Oxfam’s online store. This initiative has already raised £273,000 to support Oxfam’s work tackling poverty...

Fyffes has provided more than 24 million healthy meals to countries in Europe, Latin America and North America. In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Zero Hunger and...

In a significant advancement for its circular living programmes, the global environmental action NGO WRAP has joined forces with the International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC) to form WRAP EU. From the...

It’s a fact of life that us Brits love our bread. In fact, on average we eat the equivalent of 9 million loaves every single day. Whilst bread may be at the...

Loved once, loved again. Nobody’s Child is launching atakeback scheme with Reskinned. Nobody’s Child believes beautiful fashion shouldn’t cost the Earth. They design their pieces to be loved, worn and...

Valspar has launched a premium paint tub that provides a greener way to decorate the home, containing at least 40% recycled plastic. In collaboration with Valspar’s UK packaging partner, Berry...

Peachies, the premium nappy brand for contemporary parents, is thrilled to announce it has become a Certified B Corporation. Peachies joins over 7,000 Certified B Corporations in over 90 countries,...

Gü, the premium indulgent treats brand known for its irresistible creations and iconic glass ramekins, has achieved a major accomplishment by officially becoming a certified B Corporation. With an impressive...

British farmers that make up the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, Arla, have joined forces with some of the biggest retailers in the country to tackle methane emissions. In a first...

Continuing its ambition to offer affordable, quality clothes while reducing its impact on the planet, Primark has published its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report which shows how the business...

Mondelēz International today announces that its Cadbury core sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock and sold in the UK&I, will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, which...

The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has today released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to achieve 70%...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6su1-k-mfQ N Brown, the inclusive retail platform and owner of the JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be brands, has announced that it will begin rolling out Polymax® powered by HydropolTM packaging for...

Tilda®, the UK's leading premium rice brand, has taken further bold steps to reduce the environmental impact of rice cultivation through its Alternate Wet and Dry (AWD) growing programme for...

Brave Kid, part of OTB Group, specialised in prêt-à-porter collections and accessories for children, has partnered with Movopack to introduce reusable packaging for online orders. This initiative is part of Brave Kid's commitment to...

THG PLC, the vertically integrated, digital first consumer brands group, has evolved and expanded recycle:me, its consumer recycling scheme that targets hard to recycle beauty and cosmetic packaging, allowing brand...

FoodCloud, the Irish food rescue platform that’s leading the fight against food waste across​ ​Europe, ​the ​UK and beyond, has announced it has reached ​the major milestone of more than...

Smurfit Westrock has worked with Nestlé to launch an innovative, paper- based tub for its iconic Quality Street sweets this Christmas. The beautifully designed pack is the first of its...

Wireless Logic, the leading global Internet of Things connectivity platform provider, is working with Britvic, a leading soft drinks business, to support its latest initiative focused on reducing single-use plastic waste...