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CDP: Most Fast Moving Consumer Brands Failing on Low Carbon Innovation

February 25, 2019November 11, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

CDP analyst Christie Clarke shares insights from a new report that ranks 16 of the largest and publicly listed fast moving consumer goods companies on their business readiness for a low-carbon transition.

Ben & Jerry’s Ditches Single-Use Plastic in Scoop Shops

January 30, 2019May 8, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Ben & Jerry’s plans to phase out single-use plastic from all of their Scoop Shops worldwide starting early this year. As a first step, the ice cream company will no longer offer plastic spoons and straws.

PepsiCo North America Reaches 95% Recyclable Beverage Packaging

January 18, 2019October 12, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

PepsiCo North America has reached about 95% recyclable beverage packaging, the company’s director of recycling and sustainability said this week.

Taco Bell Rolls Out Recyclable Cold Cups and Lids Across US

January 14, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Taco Bell announced the rollout of recyclable cold cups and lids in all of its 7,000 restaurants across the United States. The Yum Brands chain says this accounts for 95% of the drinks they sell.

Single-Use Plastic Backlash a Boon for Alternative Straw Businesses

November 9, 2018February 28, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Consumer pressure on corporations to phase out single-use plastic straws has produced increased demand for reusable or compostable products. Businesses that make an alternative straw out of paper, silicone, glass, and metal report being inundated with orders.

Starbucks’ Reusable Cups Run Out During Holiday Giveaway

November 8, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Starbucks planned to give customers ordering holiday beverages free, limited-edition reusable cups at participating stores. The lidded cups would also be good for a small discount through early January. But supplies ran out rapidly that day, frustrating patrons.

Austin Startup Designs 100% Aluminum Reclosable Beverage Can

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Austin, Texas-based startup SNSTech, LLC has developed a 100% aluminum beverage can that’s both reclosable and entirely recyclable. The patented SipNShut container is designed to run on standard canning lines at high speeds, and the company says it pours as smoothly as existing cans.

McCormick & Company Pledges 100% Circular Economy Plastic Packaging

November 2, 2018August 15, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

McCormick & Company is aiming for making sure that 100% of their plastic packaging can be reused, recycled or repurposed by 2025. The maker of spices, seasoning mixes, condiments set this target as part of their purpose-led performance goals.

Kellogg Company and TerraCycle Launch Pringles UK Recycling Program

October 29, 2018December 15, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

Kellogg Company and TerraCycle struck a deal that will allow consumers in the United Kingdom to return empty Pringles cans starting in December. Through the new program, shoppers can send the cans to TerraCycle, which plans to turn them into pellets for making products like benches and fence posts.

CDP: Most Fast Moving Consumer Brands Failing on Low Carbon Innovation

Ben & Jerry’s Ditches Single-Use Plastic in Scoop Shops

PepsiCo North America Reaches 95% Recyclable Beverage Packaging

Taco Bell Rolls Out Recyclable Cold Cups and Lids Across US

Single-Use Plastic Backlash a Boon for Alternative Straw Businesses

Starbucks’ Reusable Cups Run Out During Holiday Giveaway

Austin Startup Designs 100% Aluminum Reclosable Beverage Can

McCormick & Company Pledges 100% Circular Economy Plastic Packaging

Kellogg Company and TerraCycle Launch Pringles UK Recycling Program

Using the Entire Toolbox for Sustainable Coffee Sourcing: Q&A with Smucker

Ball Corporation Invests in Efficient Spanish Can Manufacturing Facility

Why Activists Are Questioning Corporate Plastic Straw Bans

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