Nearly half of Australian consumers consider sustainability an ‘important factor’
Close to half (46%) of Australian shoppers consider sustainability an important factor in their purchasing decisions, a new study has found.
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Tetra Pak ‘on track’ to achieve net zero emissions by end of decade
Tetra Pak has said that it is ‘on track’ to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations by the end of the decade.
Move away from plastic packaging ‘too slow’, study finds
The move away from plastic to more sustainable alternatives is going ‘too slow’, a new study by Aquapak has suggested.
Plastic waste generation to reach 220 million tonnes this year
A new report from EA Earth Action reveals that approximately 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024
What US state has the most waste in landfills?
Michigan has been named as the US state with the most waste in landfills per capita, with 68.3 tonnes per capita – 72.1% above the national average, a new study has found.
New project aims to boost recycling and circular economy in Egypt
Egypt produces over 95 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only 60% is collected. Less than 20% is properly disposed of or recycled.
Four in five consumers ‘don’t prioritise sustainable packaging’, study finds
New research from PA Consulting has revealed a gap between consumer intent and action around sustainable packaging.
Retailer Asda discloses external energy rating from Sustainable Fitch
Retailer Asda has revealed its inaugural external evaluation of its ESG strategy conducted by Sustainable Fitch.
Consumers demanding greater transparency from retailers on sustainability
Consumers are demanding more information about the sustainability credentials of a product before purchasing it from a retailer.
Extent of nanoplastics in bottled water ‘no surprise’, says A Plastic Planet
A new study that indicates that bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought should “come as no surprise”.