Single-Use Plastic

Returnable packaging needs scale to lower emissions, Ellen MacArthur Foundation report suggests

24-Nov-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

A recent report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an organisation working to develop a circular economy, emphasises the importance of reusable and returnable packaging in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared with the use of single-use plastics,...

‘Vegan spider silk’ developed from plant proteins to replace single-use plastics

23-Jun-2021 By Flora Southey

Cambridge University spinoff Xampla is reorganising plant proteins to develop biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics. FoodNavigator catches up with Marc Rodríguez Garcia, Co-founder and Head of R&D, to find out how nature is inspiring the...

Should bans on plastic be postponed? Single-use debate fires up amid COVID-19

20-Apr-2020 By Flora Southey

The European Union is holding steadfast to its single-use plastic directive deadline, despite pressure from industry to postpone.

Bevi cuts 150 million bottles and cans from the workplace

05-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

Complimentary workplace snacks and beverages are now a relatively common practice for US employers, but the mounting costs and environmental drawbacks have offices turning more to eco-friendly drink systems like Bevi.

Single-use round-up: EU, England, and Germany address disposable plastics

22-May-2019 By Flora Southey

This week, the European Council adopted new rules banning selected single-use items, England announced plans to outlaw plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds, and Germany revealed that 5,300 disposable cups are used per minute across the country.