Day: 24 April 2021

Waitrose launches first own-brand compostable coffee capsules as homemade lattes replace office brews

Stuart Mitchell

In a supermarket first, Waitrose will start replacing coffee capsules with a home compostable alternative, saving millions of capsules from landfill.   The previous capsules were made from mixed materials (polypropylene with an aluminium lid) which were difficult to separate for recycling.   Now, they will sell coffee capsules made from bio-sourced materials, including sunflower seed bark and sugars derived from corn, which are fully compostable. The lid is made from cellulose and can also be home-composted. The box is fully recyclable.  Arriving in shops this week, the coffee will be the first…

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PepsiCo Launches $40 Million Community College Program to Support 4,000 Black and Hispanic Students

Stuart Mitchell

Recognizing the need for systemic change to address barriers that make it difficult for low-income students of color to pursue higher education, PepsiCo and its philanthropic arm, The PepsiCo Foundation, has announced a new $40 million scholarship and professional mentoring program to support Black and Hispanic aspiring and graduating community college students. Launching in Dallas, Westchester, Houston, and Chicago, PepsiCo plans to expand the program to 16 additional cities in the fall and aims to support 4,000 students over five years. Higher education is a key pathway to better pay,…

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Firmenich Commits to be Carbon Neutral by 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned perfume and taste company, today announces its new ESG strategy, driving the Group to a carbon positive and water neutral future within 10 years. Building on its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich has committed to ground-breaking goals across three key areas: acting on climate change, embracing nature, and caring about people. Industry-leading targets include: carbon neutral operations by 2025 and carbon positive operations by 2030; 100% of plastics recycled, 100% renewable fragrances, a commitment to regenerative agriculture, as well as creating 5,000 youth job opportunities…

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General Motors, the Largest U.S. Automaker, Plans to be Carbon Neutral by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

GM has announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targetsⁱⁱ to achieve carbon neutrality. The company has also signed the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5⁰C, an urgent call to action from a global coalition of UN agencies, business and industry leaders. “General Motors is joining governments and companies around the globe working to establish a safer, greener and better world,” said Mary Barra, GM Chairman and CEO. “We encourage others to follow suit and make…

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McCain Partners With Family Fund To Launch The ‘Little Moments’ Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Families Raising Disabled Children

Stuart Mitchell

McCain launches ‘Little Moments’, a nationwide campaign to drive awareness of leading childhood disability charity Family Fund, an organisation that provides grants and services to families raising disabled or seriously ill children. The grants allow the families to purchase essential items to help their day-to-day lives and spend more time together, such as during mealtimes, enabling them to take time for the little moments. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected these families, and the ongoing partnership between McCain and Family Fund aims to offer support and take meaningful action so…

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