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Packaging design changes could help improve recycling outcomes, reduce plastic pollution, and support waste sector workers in low- and middle-income countries, a new report by The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has suggested.
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  • Recycling

Changes to packaging design could boost recycling and support workers

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

Packaging design changes could help improve recycling outcomes, reduce plastic pollution, and support waste sector workers in low- and middle-income…

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Podcast cover: title 'The Big Interview' with Sharon Bligh of The Consumer Goods Forum, microphone on the right, 'Sustainability Online' subtitle.
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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sharon Bligh on ‘changing the conversation’ about food waste

3 months ago3 months ago10 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action recently reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity…

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Newton's Wil Schoenmakers talks to SustainabilittyOnline about why circularity needs a strong business case
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Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business case

3 months ago3 months ago12 mins

Businesses looking to build circular economy models should start by developing a commercial case, rather than relying on small pilot…

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Impactt have teamed up to launch a new data platform – the Ethical Recruitment Atlas – which seeks to help businesses identify and address worker-paid recruitment fees across global supply chains.
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  • Social Sustainability

Ethical Recruitment Atlas tracks recruitment fee risks across global supply chains

4 months ago4 months ago5 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Impactt have teamed up to launch a new data platform – the Ethical Recruitment Atlas…

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  • Interview

IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performance

4 months ago4 months ago9 mins

At the recent Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Vienna, IBM hosted a panel discussion exploring how retail and consumer…

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Panel discussion on a blue-lit stage with three speakers and an audience watching; screen shows 'The Future of Health'.
  • News

Achieving public health outcomes should be a joint effort, says CGF Summit panel

5 months ago5 months ago5 mins

Consumers, retailers and healthcare providers all have a role to play in improving public health outcomes, a panel at The…

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While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm's indirect emissions, the rapid growth of the sector means that pressure on resources such as energy, water and raw materials may increase rapidly over the coming decade, a new report from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) suggests.
  • Emissions
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Environmental impact from AI on consumer goods firms explored in new report

5 months ago5 months ago5 mins

While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm’s indirect emissions, the rapid growth of…

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity – i.e. the share of total food waste relative to total food handled – since 2021.
  • News

CGF’s Food Waste Coalition of Action reports reduction in food waste intensity among members

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Food Waste Coalition of Action has reported a 22% reduction in average company-level food waste intensity…

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here’s our interview with Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum.
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Ambition Into Action – Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum

7 months ago7 months ago10 mins

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published its annual report, outlining how collaboration across the retail and consumer goods sector is translating into measurable outcomes in areas such as sustainability, human rights, climate action and food waste reduction.
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  • Sustainability

The Consumer Goods Forum highlights how members are advancing sustainability efforts

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published its annual report, outlining how collaboration across the retail and consumer goods sector…

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