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🌱 EU policy: Governments need to triple rate of emissions cuts
A raft of new legislation adopted under the EU's flagship Green Deal agenda means the bloc is on the right path to meet its climate and environment policy goals. However the European Commission warns that achieving its climate action goals will require considerable additional effort, especially on buildings and transport. Read more
🌱 Europe’s air quality has improved but still doesn’t meet WHO guidelines
Air quality in Europe has improved over the last 20 years, according to new research. Despite this, most of Europe’s population still lives in areas that exceed the World Health Organization's recommended levels. A team, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) estimated daily pollution levels in more than 1,400 regions across 35 European countries - an area with around 543 million people - between 2003 and 2019. Read more
🌱 Waste reduction during Ramadan: How businesses can make a difference
As Ramadan commences, there's a noticeable increase in waste generation including food, plastic, water, electronics, and textiles. More food consumption during iftar and social gatherings, excessive food purchases, and poor leftover management result in more food waste. For example, Dubai Municipality reports that food accounts for 22% of total waste produced in Dubai and that figure rises to 55% during Ramadan. Read our blog discover strategies and solutions for reducing waste in your business. Read more
🌱 Lucro partners with Good Flippin' Burgers for bottle recycling
Lucro Plastecycle Private Limited a leading waste management, recycling and manufacturing brand, committed to creating a circular plastics economy and GOOD FLIPPIN' BURGERS®, a socially conscious brand, have come together to ensure the efficient collection and recycling of used water bottles. Under this collaboration, Lucro is collecting used water bottles from the latter's outlets and facilitating recycling of the same to ensure no bottle goes to landfill. Read more
🌱 "Bottle to bottle" incentivized recycling model: A must-read case study
Discover our "bottle to bottle" recycling system to transform post-consumer plastic bottles into new bottles. This innovative approach rewards individuals with cash or points for their recycling efforts, specifically targeting packaging waste. By motivating the segregation of waste directly at its origin, we significantly enhance material recovery, conserve precious resources, and boost collection efficiency. Download our detailed case study to discover the full advantages. Download now
🌱 How Amazon is making its packaging more efficient
Earlier this year, Amazon announced the rollout of an innovative scheme that it hopes can help to reduce unnecessary packaging. The ‘Ships in Product Packaging’ programme tests packages to see if they can be shipped in their original manufacturer’s packaging, eliminating the need for extra cardboard boxes or paper bags from Amazon. Products that pass this text are eligible for discounts on the fulfilment fee that Amazon charges its partners. Read more
🌱 Unilever launches first UK regenerative Ag Project for mint and mustard
Unilever has launched its first regenerative-agriculture project in the UK this year — working with British farms that grow mustard seeds and mint leaves used in its Colman's products. Alongside food giants including General Mills, Kellogg Company, Nestlé and PepsiCo, Unilever is using its global influence on agricultural supply chains to help restore soil health and ensure long-term crop resilience. Read more
🌱 The hottest new job in sustainability: ESG controller
More Fortune 100 companies are hiring individuals who oversee sustainability disclosures, an emerging new role for many corporations. ESG controllers oversee data systems and processes that underpin sustainability-related disclosures to regulatory bodies. Read more
