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Diageo creates world’s lightest whisky bottle
Only 888 bottles will be produced, to be sold next year.
Dolphin friendly? Vague environmental labelling is common on seafood
Making it compulsory for manufacturers to declare harvest location and fishing methods would mean consumers could choose...
Climate change is putting South Korea’s beloved Kimchi dish at risk
A fungal infection that wilts the plant has also been particularly troublesome for farmers because it only becomes appar...
Surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go launches in Australia
More than 80 local businesses have joined the platform to help reduce food waste in the country.
Woolworths to ban beef linked to deforestation
Woolworths joins Aldi – but rival Coles has yet to take action on the issue.
Palmolive to eliminate up to 1900 tonnes of virgin plastic
The new range will be available at stores across Australia and New Zealand during the next six months.
Corporate trade: The secret most FMCG businesses won’t tell you
Active International, the leader in corporate trade, helps brands give problem inventory a second life rather than sendi...
Food Recycle raises $3 million for animal feed technology
Food Recycle collects food waste from a variety of sources, including restaurants, abattoirs, farms, and processors.
The future of beauty packaging: sustainable, high-tech and customised
A deep dive into the latest trends in beauty packaging.
Tokyo brewer uses music, modern methods to counter climate impact
Music is among the unconventional techniques Terasawa is using at the only sake factory in the heart of the capital.
Tasmanian ‘Eco-Milk’ tests shoppers’ thirst for climate-friendly dairy
Eco-Milk is a test of whether consumers will pay extra for dairy products that have a lower environmental impact.
ACCC supports supermarkets in soft plastics recycling pilot
In-store collection trial program to be implemented in 12 Melbourne stores operated by Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
Australian shoppers still value sustainability, ACRS report finds
Out of 1002 respondents, 30 per cent said they frequently look for sustainable products while just 12 per cent do not.
Essity invests $18.84m to decarbonise paper towel production
The company reports producing approximately 55,000 tonnes of tissue and paper towels annually.
BioPak launches Indigenous-inspired cup range
The three designed cups will be added to BioPak's Indigenous Art Series collection.
Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers
The onus for reducing plastic consumption and waste should be placed firmly on those who make plastic and profit from se...
Reusable pallet wrap company Bearhug raises $325,000 for Australian expansion
Since launching in January 2023, Bearhug has sold just over 500 reusable wraps and made approximately $65,000 in revenue...
7-Eleven upcycles uniforms in textile waste initiative
The convenience chain is working with Loop Upcycling (Loop) to turn textiles into stretch fabric beanies.
Arnott’s Group and Cargill join forces to boost sustainable farming in Australia
The program aims to provide farmers with essential skills, resources, and market access.
Birds Eye adopts recycled materials for Steamfresh vegetable packaging
The move marks the start of the brand's long-term plan to minimise the use of virgin plastic.
