Tag: sustainability

Scratch becomes Australia’s first B Corp-certified dog food company

Scratch has become the first B Corp-certified dog food company in Australia. The global certification was awarded following a “rigorous” accreditation process, signifying that Scratch meets the “highest standards of verified social and...

The final straw

Consumers have become increasingly aware of the amount of plastic and non-biodegradable materials that we use and dispose of without thinking about the long-term consequences. The spotlight at first was on single-use plastic...

Australia’s official battery recycling scheme launches

Australia’s new national government-backed battery recycling scheme has officially launched across the country today. Founded by the not-for-profit organisation, the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC), the B-cycle Scheme will combat what is said to...

Ferrero strengthens commitment to cocoa supply chain

Ferrero has published its Cocoa Charter and Cocoa Action Plan this week. According to the company, this reaffirms its “long-standing” support for income generation for farmers, protecting children and developing communities, and promoting...

Nestlé addresses child labour, sustainability and traceability

Nestlé has announced a new plan to tackle child labour risks in cocoa production, with an income accelerator program at its centre. According to the company, this will aim to improve the livelihoods...

‘Healthy’ dips in compostable packaging

Nuffin has launched a range of preservative-free dips packaged in fully compostable paper tubs. Launched by Castlemaine Kitchen, Nuffin is promoted as a new “disruptive” dip brand. “Approximately 2000 tonnes of plastic from Australian...

Asahi Beverages releases sustainability agenda

Asahi Beverages has unveiled a new sustainability agenda, introducing new targets and incorporating previously announced ones. The agenda covers areas such as climate change, sustainable packaging and the circular economy, and supporting local...

Woolies-backed start-up removes plastic waste from Australian Open

Australian enviro-tech start-up, Samsara, has teamed up with Tennis Australia to help reduce plastic waste at this year’s Australian Open (AO). As part of the new partnership, Samsara is collecting tennis players’ discarded...
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