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Global beer company Carlsberg has launched its "Snap Pack" - a new packaging innovation that will cut plastic pollution.  The technology - which uses recycled glue to hold cans together - is expected to save up...

According to a new report by the Changing Markets Foundation, 'damaging' viscose use remains throughout the fashion industry a year on from the organisation's initial study.A central argument by the resear...

Popular UK crisps brand, Walkers, is facing increasing pressure over its packaging. It is estimated that the company produces more than 7,000 non-recyclable crisp packets every minute, with a recent analysis by...

Global jeans brand, Levi Strauss, has updated its climate strategy. Within the company's updated strategy are some big news items, including notable reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions. The company w...

The bottled water industry is under pressure to respond to the plastic waste crisis. One solution that is being experimented with is edible and biodegradable packaging. Meanwhile, Tesco has become the first UK ...

A new report published by Greenpeace shows that progress is being made by global clothing brands and suppliers when it comes to detoxing from hazardous chemicals.The report, "Destination Zero – Seven Years ...

British fashion brand, Burberry, has been the focus of attention as it was revealed that the company destroyed unsold and unused clothes, accessories and cosmetics worth £28.6m 'to protect its brand'. The news ...

Since 5 October 2015, large retailers in England have been required by law to charge 5p for all single use plastic carrier bags.New data published by the UK government has revealed that, since the introduct...

As the EU proposes to ban plastic straws, stirs, and cotton buds, throughout the world companies are announcing various pledges regarding the reduction of plastic waste.Just the other week, Starbucks announ...

A study by consumer group, Which?, has found that one-third of all UK supermarket plastic is not easily recyclable.The investigation included 27 own-brand items at 10 major UK supermarkets. It was found tha...