Category: Self-Regulation & Commitments
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Behind PepsiCo’s Continued Sustainability Transformation
https://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainability/behind-pepsico-s-sustainability-transformation
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Weak plastic reduction targets expose brands to share price declines and legal risk, study finds
https://www.eco-business.com/news/weak-plastic-reduction-targets-expose-brands-to-share-price-declines-and-legal-risk-study-finds
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Braskem Unveils Updated Life Cycle Assessments for I’m greenTM bio-based Portfolio, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability
https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-unveils-updated-life-cycle-assessments-for-im-greensuptmsup-bio-based-portfolio-reinforcing-commitment-to-sustainability
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Italian Pact for bio-based and circular plastic
Translated by Google The ten-point document was signed yesterday in Rome by the associations belonging to the National Council of Consumers and Users. Fourteen associations belonging to the National Council of Consumers and Users ( CNCU ) signed the ” Pact for Bio and Circular Plastic ” yesterday at the Gazometro in Rome. The ten-point document , available for download as…
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49ers Launches Reusable Cup Program with PepsiCo
https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-extend-commitment-to-sustainability-by-launching-reusable-cup-program-with-pepsico-at-levi-s-stadium
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Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/berlin-packaging-2024-sustainability-report-emissions-reduction/753528
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US Plastic Pact News
Note from the CEO As we move into the second half of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the tangible progress we’ve made and how it’s shaping the road ahead. In this issue of our newsletter, you’ll find updates on two of our important initiatives: our Overcoming Barriers to PCR report, which outlines practical steps to expand use…
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LG Chem develops eco-friendly technologies to enhance sustainable food sources
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2025/07/30/5OBAURVWI5GVBPXLTY6ZCGJY2A
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Mars multiplies recycled content use, but still lags 2025 target
Read https://www.packagingdive.com/news/mars-2024-sustainability-report-pcr-postconsumer-recycled-content/752198
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Co-op to cut over 100 tonnes of plastic with packaging switches (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is a FREE article
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3 Ways ExxonMobil Is Setting The Scene For Plastics Circularity (FREE)
Read 3 Ways ExxonMobil Is Setting The Scene For Plastics Circularity
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Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture (FREE)
Read Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture
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Companies are retracting carbon neutrality claims (Net Zero update)
Net Zero and carbon trading are greenwashing scams designed by the usual suspects: the WEF, the US oligarchs (Bill Gates, John Kerry, etc.) and McKinsey. These players have in common that they do not represent the interests of the middle class.
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SDGs on the verge of collapsing
The United Nations has lost its reputation and has become synonym for corruption. Nobody believes and trusts in the UN anymore so it’s a logical consequence that the SDGs are perceived as pure greenwashing by the ruling class.
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The Ellen MacArthur Global Commitment annual report 2024
How one woman, Ellen MacArthur, was able to get the United Nations, governments, the WEF and the industry together to promote self-regulation instead of binding legislation to solve one of the most important ecological disaster created by men … remains to this day, one of the biggest mystery of all time. I just don’t understand…
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Amazon stops using plastic air pillows due to NGO pressure
It’s difficult to know whether these measures (1) are beneficial to the environment and (2) if they’re taken from an honest intention or if it’s just a greenwashing opportunity. We’re all a bit lost as to what is really sustainable. The circular economy has led to (1) an explosion of greenwashing and (2) the loss…
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Novolex Releases Sixth Annual Sustainability Report (FREE)
Novolex Releases Sixth Annual Sustainability Report
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US Plastics Pact moves 2025 plastic reduction goals to 2030
US Plastics Pact moves 2025 plastic reduction goals to 2030
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Lidl to launch packaging from plastic collected from beaches
Lidl to launch packaging from plastic collected from beaches
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Nigerian Manufacturers tasked on using recyclable, biodegradable materials
Nigerian Manufacturers tasked on using recyclable, biodegradable materials
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Unilever aiming for greater impact with updated plastic goals
Unilever aiming for greater impact with updated plastic goals
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Toy Industry is going green
Many toy manufacturers are making kids toys out of re-useable materials and the packaging is becoming more recyclable.
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Berry Group achieves 86% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging
Berry Group achieves 86% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging
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Nestlé, L’Oréal and P&G recycling commitments at risk in US
Nestlé, L’Oréal and P&G recycling commitments at risk in US
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Starbucks Global Impact Report 2023
Starbucks adds 3 new 2030 sustainability goals for packaging
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The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
There is an urgent need for clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe and its industrial policy. On 20th February, the undersigned companies and organisations (1) express their full support for a European Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal and keep high quality jobs for European workers in Europe.
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Uber Eats Australia encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for sustainable packaging
Uber Eats Australia and Planet Ark are encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for more sustainable packaging. To engage businesses and consumers on the importance of sustainable packaging, Uber Eats has created a range of incentives and educational materials in collaboration with Planet Ark.
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EUBP Policy Manifesto
European Bioplastics has released its EU Policy Manifesto with recommendations for actionable measures that should be part of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy
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American Airlines Cargo reduces plastic waste with Bioplastics
American Airlines Cargo reduced its plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6m water bottles, in 2023 through its previously announced partnership with BioNatur Plastics.
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Delta Air Lines to Replace Plastic Cups with Paper
Sustainable science: How Delta is eliminating 7M pounds of single-use plastic on board with new paper cups
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Dubai Municipality launches plastic packaging initiative
Dubai Municipality launches initiative to collect and recycle 3 million plastic packaging
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Aldi USA bans plastic bags
ALDI Accelerates Positive Impact by Eliminating Plastic Shopping Bags and Setting Bold Natural Refrigerant Target
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Eco Flexibles empowers the next generation of packaging professionals
Environmentally-conscious packaging producer Eco Flexibles is investing in the next generation of talent and encouraging young people to try out a career in packaging.
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Whatever happened to the zero waste movement?
Plastic straw bans sparked a movement in the 2010s. Have our sentiments around plastic and zero waste changed since then?
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Amazon starts to switch fulfilment center from plastic to paper
Amazon announces its first automated U.S. fulfillment center to eliminate plastic delivery packaging
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Nestle packaging strategy update
Nestlé makes further headway in shaping a waste-free future
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation report
The greenwashing foundation admits failure. Poor Ellen, she has associated her name with the plastic waste buffalo bill show.
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Bayer joins the Blister Pack Collective
Bayer joins the Blister Pack Collective to reduce single-use plastics in tablet packs
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Natural Grocers Comes up with Good Idea Regarding plastic Bags
Natural Grocers Prevents 500 Million Single-use Plastic Bags from Impacting the Environment
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New carbon market code of practice discourages companies from greenwashing
The greenwashing recipe needs a “healthy” revamp? Why not mix it with aspartame?
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What Does Starbucks Do with Waste Coffee Grounds?
One of the biggest coffee companies in the world, Starbucks produces a large volume of leftover coffee grounds.
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Paris to ban single-use plastic at 2024 Games
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Friday the city planned to ban single-use plastic when it holds the 2024 Olympic Games as part of efforts to tackle a global plastic pollution crisis.
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PepsiCo’s Compostable Packaging Test-and-Learn Plan
The food and beverage giant doubles down on compostable packaging, driving knowledge, technology, education, and (ultimately?) acceptance.
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4ocean Certifies GoodPop as First Food Brand to Receive Plastic Neutral Product Certification
Today, GoodPop and 4ocean announce that GoodPop will join the clean ocean movement, making history as the first food brand to receive its Plastic Neutral Product Certification.
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Marico targets 100% recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging by FY25
Marico treads on the path to sustainability; targets 100% recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging by FY25
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Danimer Scientific ESG Report 2022
For more than a decade, Danimer Scientific’s renewable biopolymers have helped create biodegradable and compostable plastic products that return to nature instead of polluting our lands and waters.
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Tesco launches collaborative ready meal tray-to-tray initiative with Faerch Group
In an industry first, Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging – creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals.
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Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Trays from Chicken Packaging
Sainsbury’s goes trayless on whole chickens, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic a year
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Malaysia New Voluntary Carbon Market Disappoints
The first auction on Malaysia’s new voluntary carbon market, the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), took place on 16 March, with around RM7.7 million in carbon credits sold.
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Panama Bold Commitments to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Oceana Applauds Panama’s Bold Commitment to Reduce Plastic Pollution at 8th Annual Our Ocean Conference in Panamá
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Colombia Launches Second Plastics Pact in Latin America
Country commits to transforming all plastic packaging to reusable, recyclable or compostable formats
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McDonald’s is Testing Strawless Lids
The burger giant is testing lids that do not need straws in some select U.S. markets as it works to bolster sustainability.
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La Défense Buys € 1 Million Washing Machine for Reusable Tableware
French Business District La Défense Buys € 1 Million Washing Machine for Reusable Tableware — One of the best moves I’ve seen recently … We’ve seen a lot of Blablabla from the French, but here comes a major “Coup de Maitre” … a master move. I think they’ve made a benchmark here.
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Sabic Makes Circular Plastic Commitment
Sabic Reaffirms Commitment To The Circular Carbon Economy With A Target Of One Million Metric Tons Of Trucircle™ Solutions Annually By 2030
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Schleich Announces Global Sustainability Initiative
All products and packaging to be recycled, biobased, recyclable, biodegradable, and Cradle to Cradle® certified by 2027
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Tim Hortons to Roll out New Packaging and Cutlery
Tim Hortons previews new packaging and cutlery that will roll out across Canada in 2023 and launches trial of recyclable fibre hot beverage lids in Vancouver
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3M to Exit PFAS Manufacturing by the End of 2025
3M today announced it will exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use of PFAS across its product portfolio by the end of 2025.
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Princeton University Moves ahead with Plastic Reduction
We are continuously seeking ways to minimize the amount of waste produced on campus and increase the overall efficiency of our operations through several initiatives.
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Plastic Pollution and Corporate Accountability: Toward Harmonized Disclosure Metrics
WBCSD pushes for universal disclosure metrics amid INC first session
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Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Lids from Own Brand Products
Sainsbury’s ramps up removal of single-use plastic lids, saving 71 million pieces of plastic annually
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WWF Plastic Progress Report 2022
Today, World Wildlife Fund’s ReSource: Plastic program released its third annual public report, Transparent 2022, revealing how some of the world’s largest brands are measuring up to their commitments to tackle the plastic waste crisis.
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EMF Global Commitments Report 2022
Led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme, the Global Commitment has united more than 500 organisations behind a common vision of a circular economy for plastics. Big brands fail their own voluntary commitment to eliminate plastic pollution.
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Another Greenwashing Claim by Coke
Coke made a new commitment in time for COP27; however, a journalist was able to identify the “error”. It’s all in the way they formulate their commitment.
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