Packaging News
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'Zero plastic' organic foods retailer introduces disposable gloves for customers as Covid-19 prevention measureWaste
'Zero plastic' organic foods retailer introduces disposable gloves for customers as Covid-19 prevention measure
'Plastic-free shopping' chain Scoop mandates customers to wear disposable plastic gloves before entering its stores in Singapore to protect against Covid-19 contagion. The Australian firm says the measure is to reduce the threat of its business closing. -
Reuseable containers don't increase risk of virus transmission, say scientistsReuseable containers such as carrier bags, lunchboxes and water bottles do not pose a risk of viral contagion if basic hygiene rules are followed, according to a study that aims to counter a surge in single-use plastic use amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Masayo Hada leaves Ricoh after 14 years for Mondelez sustainability roleShe has moved into senior sustainability position for the maker of Oreo biscuits and Cadbury chocolate, based in Singapore. -
Why plastic-clogged Philippines must face up to dearth of waste disposal and recyclingThe debate on plastic pollution and single-use packaging rages on but more than finding alternatives to plastic, it is vital to address the lack of disposal facilities and stop plastic from leaking into the oceans.
Packaging Opinion
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Protector or polluter? The impact of Covid-19 on the movement to end plastic waste– Plastic has a key role in protecting frontline workers and citizens against Covid-19. But how will the pandemic impact the movement against plastic waste? -
In the Pacific, Covid-19 is changing the way we think about waste management– The pandemic is producing more household waste and increased amounts of dangerous medical waste. We need to manage these changes for our immediate safety and for the long-term welfare of our communities. -
Ensuring food security in the era of Covid-19– Experts say the pandemic will unleash a food security crisis not seen since the Great Recession. As we learned during the 2008-09 Great Recession, governments – with the support of financial institutions, the United Nations, and others – can mitigate the risk of global food shortages and high prices.
Videos
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
– As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag. -
Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
– In the first in a new video series where sustainability leaders interview each other about the toughest things about their jobs, Simon Lord of Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation went head to head with Pamela Mar of Hong Kong-based textile and apparel giant Fung Group. -
We are eating a credit card's worth of plastic every week– A campaign by the WWF Singapore has revealed that the average person consumes approximately 5g of plastic every week. The NGO is calling on governments and businesses around the world to forge a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution.
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Takeout produces a lot of trash. It doesn’t have to– The single-use packaging that typically accompanies your takeout order can have a significant impact on the environment.
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