As the world grapples with the environmental impact of plastic waste, plant-based packaging has emerged as a promising alternative. With increasing concerns over pollution, carbon
In today’s world, sustainability is more than just a trend—it has become a core value for many consumers. People are increasingly aware of the environmental
Biodegradable and compostable are two words which are often used interchangeably when talking about recycling. But there’s a world of difference between these two terms.
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which came into force on 18 July 2024, replaced the current Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC), introducing more Ecodesign criteria
Sustainable packaging is any type of eco-friendly material used to wrap, store, ship or shelve products. Compostable packaging is an increasingly popular form of sustainable
In an era where sustainability has become more than just a trend and is now a critical necessity, industries around the globe are under increasing
A carbon emission label or carbon label describes the carbon dioxide emissions created as a by-product of manufacturing, transporting, or disposing of a consumer product.
In the wake of growing concerns about climate change and societal impacts of corporate activities, nations globally have been introducing regulations to ensure transparency and
Environmental impact scores will appear on some food and drink labels from September under a new pilot scheme backed by major brands and supermarkets. The
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities intensify the greenhouse effect. This contributes to climate change. Carbon dioxide (CO2), from burning fossil fuels such as
A carbon footprint is an output of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) which analyses the impact of a product or service from the extraction of
In 2019, 353 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic waste were generated globally, from which 235 Mt came from products with a lifespan under five years.
The European Commission has published its new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). It bans non-recyclable packaging from 2030, using design for recycling criteria to
A ban on some single-use plastic items has just been introduced across England. It will mean businesses are no longer allowed to supply some items
Klimato is a Swedish start-up measuring, tracking and communicating the carbon footprint of food. It started back in 2017 when a few friends began investigating
Toilets, sinks, dishwashers, and washing machines will soon be sold with new water efficiency labels to help consumers reduce their water usage and save money,
PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) is one of the world’s most-cited and comprehensive multidisciplinary scientific journals, publishing more than 3,500 research papers
Using eco-friendly products is the need of the hour. When there is widespread destruction of natural resources taking place worldwide, the earth is being exploited
Labelling and packaging – it’s the first thing a shopper sees and can often be the deciding factor in whether they purchase the product or
Government has stepped up action to tackle harmful plastics and clean up our waterways by challenging producers of wet wipes to address concerns over how
Labels will be changing once again. The Green Claims Directive will make sure of that. Today it is difficult for consumers to make sense of
Contemplating changing up your labels? You might want to add the recycling ‘swoosh’ instead of waiting until 2026. The labelling requirements for extended producer responsibility
There are lots of decisions to make when you’re purchasing a new appliance, such as size, brand, and colour. However, energy efficiency is a hot
Many companies and brands have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic they use for their products and packaging for a number of years.
It’s lunchtime and employees returning to work after months away during the coronavirus pandemic are noticing something has changed. Next to the sandwiches and hot
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