Day: 19 January 2023

EU Commissioner for Economy welcomes game-changing Index for Competitive Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

The publication of the first edition of the Competitive Sustainability Index (CSI) was welcomed in Brussels by Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for the Economy, as a ground-breaking new approach to measuring the EU’s competitive sustainability performance, the EU’s strategy for global leadership in the sustainability transition.  Developed by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Breakthrough Energy and Cambridge Econometrics, the Competitive Sustainability Index is the first index to develop metrics to measure competitiveness in the context of the transition to a smart, green, climate neutral economy, addressing immediate needs…

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Sainsbury’s ramps up removal of single-use plastic lids, saving 71 million pieces of plastic annually

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s will be removing more single-use plastic lids from its own-brand ranges, with dips set to be the next product that will see the change. From March 2023, household favourites such as guacamole, tzatziki and sour cream and chive dip will no longer be sold with single-use plastic lids. Since 2019 Sainsbury’s has removed single-use plastic lids from a wide range of products including cream, crème fraiche, custard, cottage cheese and sour cream. Earlier this year, Sainsbury’s also removed single-use plastic lids from all own-brand yoghurt. After removing plastic lids…

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Tetra Pak develops breakthrough ‘whole soya’ processing method

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has developed a unique processing method for soya drinks, which utilises the entire soyabean in production. Meeting increased consumer demand for healthy, immunity-boosting products, the resulting product is composed of 1.2% fibre, compared to 0.26%, for traditional, extracted soyabean drinks. Plant-based beverages are a rapidly growing category in the USA and Europe and have been identified as a popular choice for consumers seeking a healthy option or broader variety. However, further innovation is required in the industry to meet these evolving consumer trends. Tetra Pak’s new technology reduces…

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PepsiCo Introduces New Packaging Goal, Doubling Down On Scaling Reusable Packaging Options

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo has announced a global packaging goal intended to double the percentage of all beverage servings it sells delivered through reusable models from 10 to 20 percent by 2030.  This ambition is part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), the company’s strategic, end-to-end business transformation that puts sustainability and people at the center of how the company will create growth and value. Offering its iconic beverages in reusable packaging and on innovative platforms that eliminate the need for single-use virgin plastic is not new to PepsiCo – it has been an important element…

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