PLASTIC- how can we reduce the amount of plastic in rubbish?
I recently met a woman who proudly said that she did not have a general rubbish bin: she recycled or composted everything. It’s a goal I am yet to reach. My pet hate, however, is the overuse of plastic. It annoys me to hear people ask for a bag for 1 or 2 items at the supermarket, when […]
Read MoreAddressing Risks and Opportunities in Packaging Design
Packaging of consumer products is, in many cases, a necessity. Although probably rarely given much consideration by manufacturers and suppliers, packaging can bring opportunities to businesses as well as risks. Life Threatening Packaging Waste It’s not news that our rubbish is killing our marine and bird life. A recently published article about a 13.5 m […]
Read More12 sustainability goals successful companies know
Sustainability plays a significant role in many companies today. They are seeing benefits from operational efficiencies, goodwill and compliance as well as the greater advantages that come from managing their impact on the environment and communities. Nestlé, for example, has promised to achieve zero energy waste in all of its 150 European factories by 2020. […]
Read MoreAre you sick of seeing waste packaging littering the streets?
I am! Not only because I am tired of having to drag Lulu past Mc Donald’s packages, ice cream wrappers, milk cartons, chip bags etc every time I take her for a walk! If you own a scavenger, you become very aware of rubbish!! Another (less selfish) reason is the energy and resources that go […]
Read MoreFood and packaging: Japanese style
I’ve just spent 2 weeks holidaying in Japan. It is a fascinating country; one full of contradictions. Among other things I was interested to see, from a sustainability perspective, how so many people can live in such a small area. It’s crowded; without a doubt, with over 125 million people living in an area of […]
Read MoreMaking the most of the extra time for Australian Packaging Covenant Reports.
Signatories to the Australian Packaging Covenant now have until 31 March 2012 to report against their first APC Action Plan. If this year is anything to go by, the next 5 months will fly and it’ll be time to review your company’s Plan, sort through the records for the evidence to support compliance with the […]
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