Since 2015, all large stores in England have been required by law to charge five pence for single-use plastic bags in an attempt to reduce plastic pollution. Now, major UK supermarket chain the Co-op is taking that one step further by phasing out plastic bags entirely and replacing them with…
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As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.
The emergence of the EU ban on single-use plastics provides fertile ground for businesses to rethink their strategy by building a ‘virtuous brand.’…
The latest issue of the TRIMIS Digest is now available. It takes a look at efficient and sustainable urban freight transport. Automation, electrification and shared mobility in urban freight takes a look at the opportunities and challenges of using technology to change the urban freight system. Automation, electrification and shared mobility are the key technologies in this sector.
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.
Sustainable fashion expert and industry leader Dr Timo Rissanen to discuss zero waste design principles and how his work is shaping the future of sustainabilitt…
Essential efforts to level the playing field for women farmers include impr…