Safety vs sustainability: Single-use food packaging use rises due to COVID-19 – but is it truly safer?

Safety vs sustainability: Single-use food packaging use rises due to COVID-19 – but is it truly safer?

Single-use, disposable food packaging appears to have made a comeback rising on the coattails of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many consumers believe this to be safer and/or more hygienic – but are these beliefs truly warranted?

Environmental cost of ‘fast fashion’ is not sustainable

Environmental cost of ‘fast fashion’ is not sustainable

Urgent fundamental changes to ‘fast fashion’ clothing items which are treated by many as disposable is needed to stem a devastating impact upon the environment according to scientists. The fashion industry has been heavily criticised for the devastating environmental pollution caused by its…

Lockdown reading: 8 of the best book recommendations for sustainability and energy professionals

Lockdown reading: 8 of the best book recommendations for sustainability and energy professionals

With coronavirus confining us to our homes, edie has asked sustainability professionals for their recommendations on the must-read books to devour during the lockdown, and the editorial team have added in a couple of our own suggestions, too. …

Lockdown screening: 8 of the best film recommendations for sustainability and energy professionals

Lockdown screening: 8 of the best film recommendations for sustainability and energy professionals

With many edie readers searching for something to watch in the safety of their own home, we’ve pulled together a list of the top films and documentaries to get lost in during lockdown – as recommended by sustainability and energy profes…

Overcoming crises requires solid economic foundation and truly circular economy – EURACTIV.com

Overcoming crises requires solid economic foundation and truly circular economy – EURACTIV.com

The circular economy is part of a solid economic foundation. The copper industry welcomes the recent Commission Action Plan, and looks forward to working with the Commission to ensure its initiatives reach their full potential, writes Katia Lacasse, Director of Material Stewardship & Strategic…