Aldi has moved its entire own-label soft drinks category to be packaged in 100% recycled plastic, marking a first for the UK grocery sector.
Consumers say fashion retail is responsible for textile environmental impact
Nearly six in ten (58%) consumers believe fashion manufacturers are mainly responsible for the textile industry’s environmental impacts.
Government axes plans to introduce mandatory food eco-labelling
The UK government has axed existing proposals to introduce mandatory eco-labelling across the food and drinks industry. The decision to row back on the plans marks the latest eco retreat…
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Poo power: Wizz Air to use bio-fuel made from human waste
Budget airline Wizz Air has ordered up to 525,000 tonnes of waste-based fuel which it plans to use over the next 15 years.
The Perfume Shop reveals focus on ‘larger’ eco issues
Specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop said it is looking to “combat larger issues” faced by the planet as it outlines its most recent sustainability measures.
Bespoke dog food brand Tails.com gets B Corp accreditation
Bespoke dog food service Tails.com – which is owned by Nestlé’s Purina PetCare – has received official B Corp certification.
BT to help 5.5m small businesses halve emissions by 2030
BT has teamed up with UK Business Climate Hub (UKBCH) to help the UK’s 5.5m SMBs make inroads to halve emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Unilever should “hang their heads in shame”, says Greenpeace
The new boss of Unilever, Hein Schumacher, who took over last year, says that giving certain brands a social or environmental purpose “simply won’t be relevant or it will be an unwelcome distraction”.
John Lewis signs up for Earth Day packaging pledge
John Lewis has signed up to a collective agreement to source better packaging materials in a bid to help protect forests around the world.
Green campaigners call for Luton Airport expansion ads to be banned
Eight green campaign groups have signed the complaint over ads seen on billboards on the London underground, on Meta, and in the New Statesman magazines.
