The 14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention concluding last week, without approving in full the Technical Guidelines on the Transboundary Movement of e-Waste.The Guideline, which included an exemption from controls for e-wastes claimed for repair, failed to find the support for its…
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Green America released a report ranking top fashion corporations on chemical use and sustainability and their findings show the industry has a long way to go.
Nestlé announces 100% recyclable or reusable plans Nestlé has announced its ambition to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. Stefano Agostini Its vision is that none of its packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfill or as litter. Nestlé believes that there is an urgent need to minimise the impact of packaging on the environment. Nestlé chief executive Mark Schneider said: “Plastic waste is one of the biggest sustainability issues the world is facing today.
On 20 May 2019, the University of Exeter declared an environment and climate emergency.
This was in response to reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and others about the impacts of global warming and pressure from staff and students to take action. The university felt a particular responsibility as it has many academics working on combatting climate change.
Emily Caruso reports on a unique cruise round the coast of Britain with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust…
Smurfit Kappa’s new Thermo Box is 100% recyclable and available in Europe and the Americas….
Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastics to minimise waste and protect marine life.