Click here to sign up to our ‘Blueprint for a greener business’ webinar on Wednesday 10th November at 12.30pm “Hope is not passive. Hope is not blah, blah, blah. Hope is telling the truth. Hope is taking action. And hope always comes from the people.” - Greta...
WWF’s campaign to Fight Plastic Pollution is clear. Plastics are threatening ocean and biodiversity health globally. Watch this short video and support WWF in asking governments to act on plastic pollution. https://youtu.be/pBCLy4nIHpg
National Geographic explains the short history of plastic over the last 100 years, and how we have come to the current environmental plastic crisis. It sets out key facts, areas of harm and types of plastic pollution. The solution is prevention at source. Product...
This report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation sets out their vision for the future of plastics. With support from large multinational corporations, it pushes for action on innovation and rethinking the plastics industry. Currently 30% of plastics need to be...
Zero Waste Europe presents the new waste hierarchy for Europe - a model for resource management and not waste management. https://zerowasteeurope.eu/2019/05/a-zero-waste-hierarchy-for-europe/
Find out about how Internet Fusion is using automated packing technology to reduce plastic packaging on customer orders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq4P91LaLJ4
The Responsible Plastic Management Program offers third party certification in plastics reduction in business. They work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure transparency and independent verification. The RPM standard components are: commitment, awareness...
McKinsey looks at the supply chain sustainability of consumer goods. Their research shows that more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions in most consumer goods categories are in the supply chain. Only 25% of companies are addressing their scope 3 supplier...
This article from McKinsey looks at the progress of four companies to understand how they are acting on their sustainability initiatives. McKinsey’s research showed that managing risk in the supply chain was a driving force. Companies like Mars Confectionary are...
This article from Forbes outlines the need for businesses to balance the bottom line and the green line, in order to achieve a truly sustainable business. Attaining supply chain sustainability involves addressing many aspects, from design, manufacturing and logistics,...