From plastic balloon sticks to cotton buds and throw-away plastic cutlery, the European Commission’s first legislative move to reduce single use plastics – after publishing its plastics strategy back in January – is being widely reported.
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Riana Lynn’s company, Journey Foods, is dragging the packaged food business into the 21st century. “Food manufacturing has really only scaled up in the last 60 years,” she said. “And that means we’re also working on very antiquated methods.”
A lot of attention was paid in 2018 to companies eliminating plastic straws, with much of the buzz surrounding efforts from food operators like Starbucks.
Ball’s commitment to sustainability is driving transformational change throughout our company and industry,” said John A. Hayes, chairman, president and CEO of Ball. “We are dedicated to ensuring that our business operations and products are sustainable for the long term, from an environmental, social and economic perspective. We are excited to report on our progress and share our broader vision for continuing to advance the circular economy in both our business and the wider industry.
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