Good News Notes: “Bostock New Zealand has spent over 12 months developing what it believes to be the world’s first certified home compostable zip-lock pouch bag for apples. The bag is made from rice, potato and corn derivatives blended together. John Bostock, owner of Bostock New Zealand, said it took 12 months to develop a…
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Aldi commits to only selling plastic-free wipes
Good News Notes: “The switch will see all the wipes across its Mamia baby, Lacura beauty and household ranges chage to 100% plant-based fibres, making them all biodegradable. Aldi estimates the move will prevent the equivalent of 7,000 tonnes of single-use plastic from going to landfill each year. Richard Gorman, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, said:…
Air New Zealand goes greener with new eco-serviceware
Good News Notes: “Air New Zealand is going greener with new eco-serviceware for its international economy cabin in a new trial to reduce plastic and carbon emissions. Air New Zealand recently tested two different casserole dish materials, bagasse, and rotatable plastic, along with a birchwood cutlery alternative on four of its Rarotonga flights. The move…
Aldi pledges to halve plastic packaging by 2025
Good News Notes: “Aldi has committed to halve the volume of plastic packaging it uses in the UK by 2025, a move it estimates will prevent 74,000 tonnes of plastic packaging from reaching supermarket shelves. In plans revealed late last week, the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket said it would work to meet its new goals by…