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McDonald’s Begins Transition Away From Plastic Straws

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

McDonald’s restaurants are expected to switch from plastic straws to paper ones in the UK and Ireland next year. The chain also plans to pilot alternatives to plastic straws in several other countries later this year.

E-Commerce Giant Lazada Joins Movement to Tackle Plastic Pollution

June 7, 2018June 15, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Lazada, an e-commerce giant in Southeast Asia is yet another entity that adopted World Environment Day’s Beat Plastic Pollution theme. The website offered all visitors a list of suggestions that could substitute for single-use plastic items like plastic bags, cups, straws and even diapers. Lazada’s presence spreads across Singapore, Malaysia, ... Read more »

Historic Sites in India including Taj Mahal Vow to ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’

June 4, 2018June 15, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

The Taj Mahal is among 100 monuments in India that will go litter-free in a bid to beat plastic pollution in the city of Agra and beyond. The move comes in conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5 and is part of India’s participation in the Beat. Major global corporations like Coca-Cola are also engaging in the campaign.

European Commission Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Items

June 1, 2018June 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The European Commission is proposing a ban on single-use plastic items like straws and utensils according to draft rules released this week.

Hilton Commits to Cutting Environmental Footprint in Half

May 23, 2018June 27, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Hilton has announced it will cut its environmental footprint in half and double its social impact investment by 2030. With this commitment, Hilton will become the first major hotel company to institute science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions and send zero soap to landfill. The company will also double the ... Read more »

Tetra Pak Sets Sights on a Paper Straw for Portion-Sized Carton Packages

April 30, 2018June 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Tetra Pak is developing a paper straw for its portion-sized carton packages that the food processing and packaging solutions company expects will be ready to launch by the end of the year.

Restaurant Industry Faces Challenges with Plant-Based Packaging Shift

March 14, 2018May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

As fast-casual restaurants shift away from single use, petroleum-based utensils and containers, the plant-based products coming to the fore present new opportunities and challenges. We take a closer look at this monumental change in the industry.

Taiwan Outlaws Straws, Other Single-Use Plastics, in Strictest Policy Ever

March 8, 2018August 2, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

By 2030, a ban on single-use plastics such as straws, bags, cups and utensils could be fully rolled out in Taiwan, if the nation’s Environmental Protection Administration has its way.

Absolut Vodka Touts Transparency with Naked Campaign

February 9, 2018May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Absolut is calling attention to its supply chain transparency and sustainability efforts in a video ad campaign released this week. With the tagline “the vodka with nothing to hide,” the Swedish company’s video about the local production process features completely naked — and strategically blurred out — employees and farmers. ... Read more »

Super Bowl Project to Score Zero Waste on Gameday – Here’s How

January 31, 2018August 1, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Super Bowl LII on Sunday will debut a collaborative effort aiming for zero waste at US Bank Stadium in Minnesota. Called Rush2Recycle, the project is a partnership among the NFL, PepsiCo, Aramark, US Bank Stadium, and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to recover more than 90% of the waste generated ... Read more »

Mickey D’s to Throw Its Weight behind Sustainable Packaging, Reach Hefty Goals

January 16, 2018January 24, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

McDonald’s is attempting to address customer concerns about packaging waste (and influence the industry) with a new goal: by 2025, the fast-food giant will recycle customer packaging in 100% of its restaurants. Customers have told the company that

Seattle Mariners Win 2017 Green Glove Award for Recycling

December 7, 2017June 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

For the first time in nine years, the San Francisco Giants aren’t getting all the “green” glory. Major League Baseball decided to award its Green Glove Award to the Seattle Mariners this year for the team’s recycling efforts at Safeco Field. The Mariners put 96% of the ballpark’s waste materials ... Read more »

McDonald’s Begins Transition Away From Plastic Straws

E-Commerce Giant Lazada Joins Movement to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Historic Sites in India including Taj Mahal Vow to ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’

European Commission Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Items

Hilton Commits to Cutting Environmental Footprint in Half

Tetra Pak Sets Sights on a Paper Straw for Portion-Sized Carton Packages

Restaurant Industry Faces Challenges with Plant-Based Packaging Shift

Taiwan Outlaws Straws, Other Single-Use Plastics, in Strictest Policy Ever

Absolut Vodka Touts Transparency with Naked Campaign

Super Bowl Project to Score Zero Waste on Gameday – Here’s How

Mickey D’s to Throw Its Weight behind Sustainable Packaging, Reach Hefty Goals

Seattle Mariners Win 2017 Green Glove Award for Recycling

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