Abel and Cole claim to be the first retailer to use Eco Labelling

Ecolabels are marks placed on product packaging or in e-catalogues that can help consumers and institutional purchasers quickly and easily identify those products that meet specific environmental performance criteria and are therefore deemed “environmentally preferable”. Ecolabels can be owned or managed by government agencies, non-profit environmental advocacy organizations, or private sector entities. Eco labels can […]

Latest Environmental Labelling News: Stop Eating Meat…Again

Labels that indicate the impact of food products on the climate might sway the choices of consumers, according to a clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. The study placed more than 5000 US adults into a survey where they pictured themselves ordering from a fast-food menu consisting of burgers, salads and other products typical […]

The Big Con-postable: 60% of Compostable Plastics Aren’t Compostable

As single-use plastics fall further out of favour among environmentally-conscious consumers and governments, many companies are turning to newer materials that they say will break down in people’s backyard composting bins. But new research reveals that most of these so-called “home-compostable” plastics don’t live up to their labels. Sixty percent of plastics that are certified […]

Highlights of the Best Announcements in Sustainable Packaging This Month

If you’re interested in either environmentally-friendly products or new financial trends, then you should keep your eye on the new sustainable packaging trend. Many companies are opting to use sustainable packaging, which means there are more manufacturers developing more types of sustainable packaging options. If you’ve considered using sustainable packaging for your products, or have […]

The European Commission Proposes to Ban Microplastics

 In yet another move by the European Commission to improve the environmental impact of manufacturing companies, they’ve recently proposed a ban on microplastics. There has been a drastic increase in the number of plastics produced by companies around the world recently, and we’re slowly learning about the effects of microplastics on the environment and on […]

Carbon Labelling is Hot Right Now

Carbon labelling is taking off, and following the UK’s record-breaking heatwave, animal-rights charity Viva! is demanding the government prioritise carbon footprint labels. The government is under increasing pressure to make carbon footprint labels on restaurant menus in the UK ‘mandatory’. It follows the extreme heatwave that sweltered the nation last month, with temperatures hitting a […]

Introduction to The EcoDesign and Energy Labelling working plan 2022-24

The energy market tensions in which the EU has found itself in recent months is a stark reminder of the risks and costs that tend to come with extensive reliance on imported fossil fuels, exacerbated by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Energy prices are once again at the centre of political attention, given the very real […]

We Could Save the Planet with Carbon Labelling. Here’s 5 Ways to Do It

We’re used to scanning food labels to make quick, informed decisions about our nutrition. But what about making healthier choices for the planet? Some brands are starting to add carbon labels to their food products — and other goods, such as electronics, shoes and skin cream — to help consumers understand their environmental costs. The […]

Younger Generation Driving Sustainability

New data reveals that consumer demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, led by a younger generation who are overwhelmingly willing to pay more for packaging that they consider to be eco-friendly. Trivium Packaging, a $2.7 billion global metal packaging company, has released its 2021 Global Buying Green Report in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, […]

Reduce Waste Now

Packaging waste is one of the top concerns that most businesses are facing today. However, to promote sustainable packaging, more and more companies are using materials that are eco-friendly throughout the packaging life cycle. Commercial, residential, and institutional users generate tons of container and packaging waste each year, but only half of the waste is […]