Good News Notes: “We’ve gotten very, very good at making things that are cheap and durable. Unfortunately, there are some deleterious side effects. Among them: Our society generates massive amounts of waste that is going to remain in landfills for a long time. What’s more, the process of making these goods is also bad for…
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Coles introduces own-brand home compostable coffee pods
Good News Notes: “Australian supermarket chain Coles has launched home compostable coffee capsules under its Coles Urban Coffee Culture brand. The compostable pods are made with bio-sourced cellulose and vegetable oils. Coles claims that the sustainable capsules take around as much time to decompose in home compost bins as orange peel does. The pods are certified by…
Starch-based, Compostable E-comm Cold Chain Panels are Good for Meal Kits
Good News Notes: “Veritiv is using its time at PACK EXPO East to demonstrate a range of new, fiber-based materials, including a starch-based panel system called Storopack Starch Insulated Panels. The product is manufactured in the USA by Storopack, a fifteen-year partner of Veritiv with a commitment to sustainability. The two have an exclusivity agreement. Food and beverage…
Coors Light Ditching Plastic Rings from Packaging
Good News Notes: “Coors Light is making a big change for the environment. On Tuesday, the beer brand announced it would be eliminating plastic rings from its packaging globally, transitioning to fully recyclable and sustainably sourced cardboard-wrap carriers later this year. It’s not the first time Coors has been on the cutting edge of change….
This Skincare Brand Is Making Plastic-Free Products More Luxurious
Good News Notes: “One of the biggest misconceptions about making your beauty routine more sustainable is that you’ll have to sacrifice performance and sleek packaging when switching to less-wasteful products. But Common Heir is one skincare brand that’s proven that plastic-free beauty products can, in fact, be sexy. Co-founders and beauty industry veterans Cary Lin and Angela…
Better Natured Partners with Terracycle to Make Its Product Packaging Recyclable Nationwide
Good News Notes: “Better Natured, a Henkel professional-level hair care and styling line, has partnered with TerraCycle to make their hair color product packaging nationally recyclable across the United States. As an added incentive, for every shipment of Better Natured hair color packaging waste sent to TerraCycle, collectors earn points that can be donated to a non-profit, school or charitable…
GE’s LM Wind Power to Produce Zero-waste Wind
Good News Notes: “GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power said this week it planned to produce zero waste wind turbine blades by 2030. “LM Wind Power will play a central role in supporting its customers to develop fully circular wind turbines that generate less waste during their production. In practice, LM Wind Power’s vision of…
Amazon’s new packaging for cold and frozen food is made from layers of recyclable paper
Good News Notes: “Amazon is taking plastic liners, bubble bags, and some of the consumer guilt out of grocery deliveries. The company says it has created new packaging for cold and frozen foods that is made from recycled paper, and can be recycled in curbside bins. It rolls out starting this month for Amazon Fresh…
PepsiCo Sets Aggressive Packaging Sustainability Goals with pep+
Good News Notes: “PepsiCo has launched an ambitious sustainability initiative called pep+, which includes goals for making the company’s packaging, products, and overall business more environmentally friendly. The pep+ initiative’s three pillars are: (1) Positive Agriculture, with a focus on regenerative practices; (2) Positive Value Chain, including net-zero emissions by 2040, becoming net water positive, and…
SIITA Establishes A Zero-Waste System That Will Change The Paradigm For Solving Environmental Problems
Good News Notes: “Up to now, the existing biodegradation products have been neither completely decomposed nor recycled, which causes bigger problem. Specific conditions such as proper temperature, moisture, and aerobic property are required to vitalize activities of microorganisms and accordingly to decompose the biodegradation material. But there has not been the facilities equipped with such…