Good News Notes: “Dolce&Gabbana announced Monday that it would drop the use of animal fur in all its collections starting this year, and transition to eco-friendly faux fur. The Milan fashion house joins other luxury brands, including Armani, Gucci, Prada and Moncler, in adhering to guidelines set by the Fur Free Alliance, a network of…
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Tim Hortons Announces Trial Of New Hot Beverage Cup That’s Compostable And Recyclable
Good News Notes: “Tim Hortons is excited to celebrate Waste Reduction Week by announcing three initiatives that reflect the Tims For Good platform and a commitment to sustainability. Tim Hortons is partnering with WestRock to launch a test of an innovative new hot beverage cup design in January at select Vancouver restaurants. The test will feature cups that are…
Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags by Pogi’s
Good News Notes: “Pogi’s Pet Supplies has launched dog waste bags that come in three different styles to ensure customers can find the right option for their needs. These include a box of 18 individual rolls, a grab-and-go box with 140 bags for easy access, and easy-tie bags with handles. As pet owners around the…
Chobani launches earth-friendly effort
Good News Notes: “Chobani took a giant step toward a more sustainable future, announcing Thursday it has launched a paper cup initiative to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves across America. Chobani’s new product innovations – oatmilk, cold brew coffee and coffee creamers – already come in paper-based packaging that is recyclable. After…
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
Good News Notes: “Burger King® is committed to being part of a more sustainable future by reducing our environmental footprint. That’s why today, we are continuing our journey by launching a green packaging pilot program focused on finding scalable solutions for eight of our most-used, guest-facing items including forks, spoons, knives, straws, drink lids, Frypods®, Whopper® wrappers…
St. Albans students unveil sustainable greenhouse, hydroponics system on campus
Good News Notes: “A local high school group working toward a sustainable future took a big step forward on Friday. St. Albans High School AP biology teacher Caitlyn Dixon and her students unveiled their sustainable greenhouse and hydroponics system on campus Friday. The group has been working during the past two years to design and…
Aldi pledges to halve plastic packaging by 2025
Good News Notes: “Aldi has committed to halve the volume of plastic packaging it uses in the UK by 2025, a move it estimates will prevent 74,000 tonnes of plastic packaging from reaching supermarket shelves. In plans revealed late last week, the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket said it would work to meet its new goals by…
New Start-Up Program Launched to Support Entrepreneurs Building Circular Economy
Good News Notes: “Today, the U.S.-based nonprofit Food System 6 (FS6) announces the launch of a comprehensive startup program in partnership with global sustainable food packaging leader Huhtamaki. The Huhtamaki Circular Economy Startup Program by Food System 6 is designed to accelerate the development of young and promising companies working for a more sustainable future. It will focus on identifying…