Tag: Environment & sustainability
The latest environment and sustainability stories.
Interview
Ric Horobin & Alex Milne, Zenith International
Ric Horobin and Alex Milne from Zenith International talk to Shaun Weston about a series of water webinars.
Published Thursday, 11th March 2010
Report
US bottled water industry has small environmental footprint
The IBWA has commissioned a study to determine the footprint of the US bottled water industry. The results point to a very small footprint.
Published Thursday, 11th March 2010
News
Molson Coors is founding signatory of Courtauld Commitment 2
Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) Limited has become the first brewer to be a founding signatory of Wrap's Courtauld Commitment 2.
Published Monday, 8th March 2010
Opinion
Canadian students to quit bottled water for a day
If lobbying activities are successful, students across Canada will celebrate ‘Bottled Water Free Day’ on 11 March.
Published Monday, 8th March 2010
Opinion
ACE UK chairman comments on CC2
Richard Hands, chairman of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the Environment (ACE) UK, comments on the targets set by the second phase of the Courtauld Commitment.
Published Friday, 5th March 2010
News
Food and drink industry must become priority, says Matthews
Attracting new talent will be essential if the UK is to achieve its goal of becoming a global leader in sustainable and secure food.
Published Thursday, 4th March 2010
Innovations
Echo Water
Echo Water is one of the first in the industry with a 100% post-consumer recycled plastic (rPET) bottle, uses only local water sources and sells locally.
Published Thursday, 4th March 2010
News
The Ethical Tea Partnership links with Fairtrade
FLO and the ETP are announcing a joint commitment to work together to improve the lives of tea workers and promote sustainability in the tea industry.
Published Tuesday, 2nd March 2010
News
M&S aims to be 'most sustainable retailer' by 2015
Marks & Spencer has announced its intention to be 'the world’s most sustainable retailer' by 2015.
Published Monday, 1st March 2010
Report
Wrap to calculate UK waste for pre-prepared food
New research led by the Waste & Resources Action Programme is set to calculate the amount of waste in the UK retail supply chain for pre-prepared food.
Published Friday, 26th February 2010
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