Day: 11 December 2022

Trade Associations Set Quality Standard For Recycled Plastic

Stuart Mitchell

The Environmental Services Association, with support from the British Plastics Federation (BPF), Recycling Association and RECOUP, has recently published a defined quality standard for post-consumer recycled plastics, with the aim of driving consistent standards across the sector. The Quality Standard for Recycled Plastics, published recently, was drafted by the ESA in consultation with the aforementioned organisations as well as ESA members. The clearly-defined standard applies to materials destined for export and goes beyond existing regulatory compliance requirements, building on best practice to help drive up the quality of baled post-consumer…

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Asda invests into Veterans’ charity to train ex-military as HGV Drivers

Stuart Mitchell

Great Manchester based charity, Veterans into Logistics have received a welcomed funding boost of £40,000 from Asda, that will enable the charity to train 10 armed forces veterans into new careers as HGV Drivers. The charity has a two year established partnership with Asda Logistic Services who support their mission of preventing homelessness and unemployment in the veteran community. This significant donation from Asda will help to provide training and mentoring for the veterans to pass their HGV licences, resulting in new driving careers. Veterans into Logistics CCO Major Ian…

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The Estée Lauder Companies Announces 2030 Global Electric Vehicles Goal

Stuart Mitchell

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced its commitment to transition 100% of its global corporate fleet of vehicles to electric by 2030. As part of this commitment, ELC has also become the first company in prestige beauty to jointhe Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, which brings together companies who are committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EV). The company’s global corporate fleet, which consists of owned and leased sales and executive vehicles, represents the next iteration of ELC’s climate action strategy to reduce the company’s direct emissions. ELC’s transition…

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Morrisons launches its first fully plastic free Christmas gift wrap range

Stuart Mitchell

Morrisons has completely removed plastic packaging from its Christmas gift wrap and accessory ranges – removing over 3.1 tonnes of plastic shrink wrap from its wrapping paper alone. This is in addition to the removal of glitter and plastic from paper wrap, crackers and cards in previous years, which has reduced plastic in its range by over 150 tonnes over the past three years. This year, Morrisons has removed plastic film and plastic shrink wrap from its festive wrapping paper and gifting accessories such as gift tags and bags. Gift…

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Ceres Welcomes New Members to their Board of Directors and President’s Council

Stuart Mitchell

The sustainability nonprofit Ceres announced recently that two new members joined its Board of Directors and President’s Council.  Jacqueline Patterson, Founder and Executive Director of the Chisholm Legacy Project: A Resource Hub for Black Frontline Climate Justice Leadership, joined Ceres as its newest Board member last month. Jacqui brings years of experience in Environmental and Climate Justice and working with frontline communities facing environmental injustice.   Leah Wood, Head of Global Client Experience, Managing Director at Impax Asset Management, joined Ceres as its newest President’s Council member. Ceres President’s Council members…

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