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Global consumer goods companies unite to tackle food waste

The CGF brings together over 400 senior leaders from retailers and manufacturers from across 70 countries in efforts to increase efficiency and impose positive change across the industry. Through its Food Waste Coalition of Action, it unites 21 of the globe’s largest consumer goods retailers and manufacturers with the goal of reducing food waste and the associated stresses on the environment.

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eBay and WRAP launch Circular Change Council in efforts to tackle furniture waste

The Circular Change Council includes brands such as IKEA, the British Heart Foundation, Sainsbury’s and Dunelm

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Startup pioneers paper packaging production from fallen leaves

Ukrainian startup Releaf has been celebrated as the first producer worldwide of paper from fallen leaves, winning the ‘Alternative Materials’ award during London Packaging Week

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Lego backtracks: Is recycled plastic more sustainable than virgin materials?
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Josh Templeman
| 27 September 2023 |
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Toy-making firm Lego had originally planned to produce all of its bricks using recycled PET by the end of the decade
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Paper straws found to contain ‘forever chemicals’
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Jack Randall
| 31 August 2023 |
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A new study suggests paper straws may contain long-lasting and toxic pollutants
Should you put tea bags in your food waste bin?
Should you put tea bags in your food waste bin?
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Jack Randall
| 25 August 2023 |
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As the industry continues to transition from plastics to bioplastics, the answer to whether or not tea bags can go in the food waste bin is not so simple
EPR for textiles included in revision of EC's Waste Framework Directive
Revision to Waste Framework Directive sets out EPR for textiles
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Charles Newman
| 6 July 2023 |
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Update to key European Union legislation targets improvement to capture of clothing, shoes and food waste
Extension of Open Standard will help packaging innovation, such as cataloguing materials in drinks cartons
Packaging innovation: Open Data Standard expanded to cover more materials
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Charles Newman
| 23 June 2023 |
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Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.
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Wales defers business recycling reforms until 2024
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Charles Newman
| 3 May 2023 |
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Decision follows consultation feedback from stakeholders operating non-domestic premises
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Unprecedented retail program to reduce GHG emissions
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Savannah Coombe
| 28 March 2023 |
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Aldi, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose are partnering to standardise the measurement and reporting of emissions
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Open standard for packaging data could be key to EPR success
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Savannah Coombe
| 23 January 2023 |
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Launched in September 2022, Open 3P is entering phase two of its development
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What do new details of deposit return scheme mean for industry?
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Savannah Coombe
| 20 January 2023 |
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Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year
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What do EU plastic and packaging reforms mean for the industry?
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Savannah Coombe
| 6 December 2022 |
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Legislation aims to decrease instances of overpackaging and the use of virgin materials
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​​Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Recycling and reuse targets are 'unlikely to be met'
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Resource Media
| 3 November 2022 |
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The report highlights the upcoming Plastic Treaty as a ‘unique opportunity’ 
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WRAP: UK wardrobes hold 1.6 billion items of unworn clothes
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Amelia Kelly
| 10 October 2022 |
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58 per cent of UK adults are keen to use repair services, demonstrating positive attitudes to circular clothing business models
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RECOUP pushes for end to ‘material switching’ trend
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Savannah Coombe
| 19 August 2022 |
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The charity has produced case studies showing the need to consider overall recyclability
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GS1 UK calls for simplicity ahead of DRS
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Savannah Coombe
| 12 August 2022 |
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16 per cent of Brits don’t currently recycle, claims GS1 UK poll
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Suzuki rolls out microplastic collection device for motors
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Amelia Kelly
| 12 August 2022 |
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The technology allows boats to collect material between 10 and 30 cm from the water surface
RoadChef recycling scheme turns coffee cups to paper and packaging
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Alice Lang
| 2 August 2022 |
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The company is working alongside major retailers and the National Cup Recycling Scheme
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Tracer technologies central to textile sustainability, new guide claims
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Alice Lang
| 27 July 2022 |
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The document aims to demonstrate the advantages of the technology to textile manufacturers 
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M&S to scrap best before dates across fresh produce to curb food waste
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Alice Lang
| 18 July 2022 |
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The move comes as the supermarket promises to halve food waste by 2030 
Branded plastic bottles
New CMF campaign exposes ‘misleading and mendacious’ packaging claims
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Alice Lang
| 30 June 2022 |
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The platform identifies ‘beach plastics’ as the most misused term in greenwashing
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Investigation questions Unilever’s stance on reducing plastic waste
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Emma Love
| 23 June 2022 |
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Reuters finds that the firm has been lobbying against environmental legislation 
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