Food waste targets must be set by the government. Why? Because otherwise we will not reduce our food waste fast enough for the needs of the planet. Individual people and businesses are working to reduce their own food waste, but the issue is playing second fiddle to that of plastic or carbon emissions. Unfortunately, food waste reduction is just as important as plastic and nearly as big a problem as carbon emissions, which it is intricately linke… Read more

Sustainability Day: A day to stop and think about how you can improve your sustainability. Each year, Sustainability Day falls on the fourth Wednesday of October – which makes it today. As a small business owner, what can you do on this day to improve your sustainability? It doesn't have to be difficult – the best way to start is small, and build from there. Here are three easy ways to make your business more sustainable.     Takeaway Containers… Read more

Many food processing companies are now looking to ditch plastic for a more sustainable alternative. An increasing number of food companies are looking to reduce their plastic use. This is great news! It means companies are feeling the pressure from consumers who want to do the right thing and are deciding that switching to a more sustainable alternative is a smart business solution. Many are looking to paper as an alternative. In Europe, where pl… Read more

How can you translate your sustainability stance into good business? Many businesses are now moving towards sustainability. Whether that's reducing plastic production, reducing fossil fuel emissions, or becoming carbon neutral, it all has an impact. But, depending on how well the business follows through with their pledge, a sustainable stance can backfire.     When Sustainability is Bad Business   If your business is half-hearted on their susta… Read more