Posts tagged "single use plastic"

Australian sustainable personal care brand Single Use Ain’t Sexy has announced that it has been acquired by global travel amenities company Buzz for an undisclosed sum.

With consumers putting increasing demand on businesses to address environmental concerns, limiting the harmful effects of product packaging is an easy way for small businesses to show off their environmental credentials. Not only does it contribute to the global effort to reduce waste and emissions, having sustainable packaging can drive up sales and build brand loyalty.

KeepCup has welcomed sustainability initiatives included in the federal budget, following the appearance of reusable coffee cups in the hands of Labor leaders.

When a reusable alternative is not possible, we need to ensure single-use products can be turned into something resourceful.

Among all his success, Mike Smith of Zero Co realised his greatest opportunity was now his biggest problem: how do you solve one of the biggest environmental problems on Earth?

A move by Coles to ditch plastic collectables as part of its broader efforts to improve its environmental credentials shows how sustainability is fast becoming the new frontier for Australian retailers. 

Health concerns have fuelled demand for single-use plastic, and negative oil prices mean producing plastic is cheaper than ever before.

Reusable coffee pod business Crema Joe has launched a corporate subscription service in an effort to help businesses make sustainable choices.

Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.

Victoria has finally pulled the trigger on a state-wide plastic bag ban, giving retailers just under four months to prepare for what's to come.