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Smarties, Nesquik and Yes! packaging soon to be plastic-free
Nestlé is axing straws and working on biodegradable water bottles in drive to reduce plastic waste.
Coca-Cola Amatil cans plastic straws and stirrers
The beverage bottler will now stock fully recyclable and biodegradable straws.
Kellogg’s turns leftover cornflakes into beer
The aptly-named Throw Away IPA is made from upcycled cornflakes.
Fonterra amps up plans for sustainability
Dairy cooperative plans to focus on nutrition, community and the environment.
Woolworths takes action on sustainable seafood
WWF will assess its own brand seafood and implement traceability standards.
Corona trials plastic-free six pack rings
The rings are made from plant-based biodegradable fibers and compostable materials.
Pod & Parcel introduces compostable coffee pods
The pods are made from corn starch and sugar cane composite.
Consumers not making sustainable seafood choices
Only nine per cent of those who consume seafood regularly buy eco-labelled products.
Fonterra cuts carbon emissions at Brightwater plant
The dairy giant saw public pressure to cut the use of coal boilers for drying milk.
Procter & Gamble tackles important global issues
Clean water, gender equality and plastic waste are top items in latest CSR Report.
First ‘Coles Local’ store opens in Melbourne
The new store features a new own brand convenience range as well as a food waste digester.
Container Refund Scheme hailed a sustainable success
Queensland became the latest state in Australia to introduce a refund scheme.
US couple’s alternative to the “bag for life”
The pair are in talks with the "big two" about introducing it to stores.
Harris Farm Markets opens flagship store in Newcastle
The 1,200 square metre market is one of the largest in the HFM portfolio.
Robotic assistance on the way for Lion dairy farmers
Robotic assistance and energy saving equipment among plans for grant funds.
Carrefour China lists stores on Dada-JD platform
French supermarket partners with Chinese online grocery and delivery firm.
Fonterra creates Sustainability Advisory Panel
Dairy giant practices more sustainable ways to create dairy products.
Tesco rewards customers with reverse vending machines
The machines will be trialed in select stores to encourage customers to recycle.
Unilever and Walmart addressing climate change
FMCG giants participated at the Global Climate Action Summit.
Carlsberg creates sustainable Snap Pack cans
New initiative will reduce the amount of plastic used in traditional multi-packs by up to 76 per cent.