Earth News

Hotel miniature toiletries could be banned under new EU law

In Europe, each person generates almost 180 kg of packaging waste on average every year.

22 December 2022

Earth News

Amazon plastic packaging could go ‘around the world 800 times’

According to a report by ocean advocacy organisation Oceana, Amazon’s plastic footprint increased by nearly a fifth (18 per cent) between 2020 and 2021.

15 December 2022

Earth News

This is what the biggest brands need to do to reduce plastic waste

A new report from WWF tracks plastic use from companies like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks.

9 December 2022

Europe News

Reuse and recycle: EU proposes revised rules to limit packaging waste

"By 2040 most coffees-to-go will come in a reusable cup, or a cup we bring ourselves," said European Commission executive VP Frans Timmermans.

30 November 2022

Earth News

This reusable McDonald’s packaging could be the future in Europe

The fast food giant is reportedly testing new options to comply with new legislation around packaging.

30 November 2022

Europe News

Euroviews. Why the EU needs to embrace a circular economy | View

Black Friday highlights more than ever our need to shift to a circular economy, argues Tahmid Chowdhury in an opinion piece ahead of the EU plan to release a new packaging waste directive.

30 November 2022

Earth News

Spain is banning fruit and veg wrapped in plastic in 2023

With a ban on plastic wrapped fruit and veg expected in 2023 in Spain, manufacturers and retailers have concerns around its effect on food waste and the nation’s health.

8 December 2021

Climate

What are the most eco-friendly chocolate eggs to buy this Easter?

Not all chocolate eggs are equal when it comes to their environmental impact but there are some eco-egg options.

3 April 2021

Earth News

Why do adults still not understand how recycling works?

The number of adults recycling their plastic waste is high but their understanding of what happens to it is lacking.

24 March 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine set to be distributed throughout the US

Dry ice, shipping labels and packing tape were on hand as workers in face masks and gloves prepared the packages of vaccine doses.

13 December 2020

Earth News

Would you enjoy a nice cold beer if the bottle was made from paper?

Beer brand Carlsberg has just announced its most sustainable bottle design yet.

16 October 2019

Earth News

Would you eat the box your Football Manager comes in?

The football simulation game that has sold millions of copies is increasing its efforts to combat climate change in this new move.

19 September 2019