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Tetra Pak Field Tests Paper Straws for Beverage Products in Europe

July 17, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Tetra Pak says their customers have started field testing the company’s paper straws for beverage products in Europe. These straws are made from FSC-certified paper and recyclable along with the rest of the beverage packaging, according to the carton packaging manufacturer.

Yellowstone Adventure Attempts Zero Waste from 14 Travelers

July 12, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Ecotourism company Natural Habitat Adventures will attempt to fit all waste produced during a Yellowstone adventure with 14 travelers into a single small container at the end of the trip, nearly eliminating the need to send any materials to landfill. The company is calling it the World’s First Zero Waste ... Read more »

Children Pressure McDonald’s and Burger King to Ditch Plastic Toys

July 11, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Two young sisters in the United Kingdom are asking McDonald’s and Burger King to stop giving away plastic toys with fast food. Their Change.org petition has accumulated more than 340,000 signatures, and McDonald’s UK published a response.

Evian Pilots 100% rPET Water Bottles at Wimbledon Tournament

July 2, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Danone brand Evian is piloting water bottles made from 100% recycled PET (rPET) at the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Last year the brand used 25% in bottles for the famed event.

Hospitality Giant Axes Food Waste by Half with AI Technology

June 18, 2019August 5, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is using AI-enabled technology to track, measure and reduce food waste in seven IHG hotels in its Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa region. Installation of the technology is expected in a further 30 properties in coming months. One hotel already benefitting from this approach is ... Read more »

Canadian Single-Use Plastic Ban Estimated to Save $11 Billion Annually

June 14, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week that the government intends to ban single-use plastics within the next two years. Trudeau said that if nothing changes, Canadians will toss an estimated $11 billion worth of plastic materials annually through 2030.

Consumers Love Meat, Hate Cruelty, and Don’t Worry Much about Straws, Survey Shows

June 5, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

While the impact plastic straws have on the environment has gotten a lot of attention in recent months, it’s not actually a big concern for consumers in the US – at least according to the responses of more than 2,000 consumers polled in 25 cities across the US. The survey, from ... Read more »

California City Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastics

May 6, 2019August 5, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

To drive reduced plastic use, city staff of Palo Alto, California are proposing legislation to ban certain single-use plastics, such as straws and utensils. If passed, the ordinance will not only ban the aforementioned plastics, but require the use of compostable or recyclable replacements.

Maine Bans Polystyrene Food Containers from Businesses

May 2, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Maine became the first state in the nation to ban polystyrene food and beverage containers. The new law prohibits the sale or distribution of these disposable containers starting January 1, 2020.

Wegmans to Cut 2 Million Pounds of In-Store Plastics This Year

April 25, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Wegmans plans to reduce in-store plastic made from fossil fuels by 2 million pounds this year and seeks to eliminate 10 million pounds by 2024. The supermarket chain is targeting packaging and other single-use plastics.

Guinness Slashes Plastic Waste with Beer Packaging Overhaul

April 19, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Guinness brand owner Diageo is replacing the plastic ring carriers and shrink-wrap on their multipack beer products with 100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard. The new packaging should help the multinational alcoholic beverages company reduce plastic waste by 400 metric tons annually.

McDonald’s Taiwan to Stop Distributing Plastic Straws by June

April 11, 2019October 2, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Today, McDonald’s Taiwan announced it would stop using plastic straws at all of its locations by June. Beginning April 12, McDonald’s Taiwan will begin promoting a campaign called “drink cold drinks directly,” in an effort to dissuade customers from using straws.

Tetra Pak Field Tests Paper Straws for Beverage Products in Europe

Yellowstone Adventure Attempts Zero Waste from 14 Travelers

Children Pressure McDonald’s and Burger King to Ditch Plastic Toys

Evian Pilots 100% rPET Water Bottles at Wimbledon Tournament

Hospitality Giant Axes Food Waste by Half with AI Technology

Canadian Single-Use Plastic Ban Estimated to Save $11 Billion Annually

Consumers Love Meat, Hate Cruelty, and Don’t Worry Much about Straws, Survey Shows

California City Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Maine Bans Polystyrene Food Containers from Businesses

Wegmans to Cut 2 Million Pounds of In-Store Plastics This Year

Guinness Slashes Plastic Waste with Beer Packaging Overhaul

McDonald’s Taiwan to Stop Distributing Plastic Straws by June

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