A coalition of health bodies, farmers, MPs and environmentalists has called the amount of meat and dairy we consume to be halved by 2050. The Eating Better alliance of over 60 organisations has set out steps to stimulate a 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption as well as a transition to ‘better’ meat and […]
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U.S. launches ‘Winning on Reducing Food Waste’ initiative
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the signing of a joint agency formal agreement under the Winning on Reducing Food Waste initiative. The agreement is aimed at improving coordination and communication across federal agencies attempting to educate Americans on the […]
Nestlé plastics target: ‘Clear’ ambition or ‘greenwashing’?
Nestlé wants to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. The company says its ‘clear announcement’ demonstrates its commitment to ‘minimise’ the impact of packaging on the environment but critics argue a more radical approach is necessary. Nestlé has set itself the target of making 100% of its packaging recyclable or […]
Sustainability milestone: Tetra Pak hits half a billion mark for Tetra Rex Bio-based
Tetra Pak has delivered more than half a billion packs of Tetra Rex Bio-based, the world’s first beverage carton to be manufactured entirely from renewable materials. The landmark event was announced at the Museum of Brands, in London, where the package, is featured in a new sustainability display, which is open to the public as […]