Momentum is building in the war against single-use plastics. A slew of major companies—including SeaWorld parks, American Express, cruise company Royal Caribbean, IKEA, A&W Canada and Burger King UK—have pledged to eliminate items such as plastic drinking straws, stirrers, lids and bags in efforts…
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Seven in 10 Britons want a complete ban on single-use plastic, according to a study. An overwhelming majority of adults believe retailers should no longer stock or supply items such as plastic water bottles or straws because of their environmental impact.
A new guide to help collegiate foodservice operations across the globe contribute to a better world is now available from the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). The NACUFS Collegiate Foodservice Sustainability Guide© helps collegiate foodservice operators implement or enhance a sustainability program, whether they are in the early stages of building a comprehensive program or already have a mature program underway. The Guide provides an overview of 10 key sustainability issues, from animal welfare to sustainable seafood, and implementation of best practices. Further, a Self-Assessment Tool is provided to measure and assess current efforts and track improvements year-over-year.
At Timberland’s NYC flagship store, four influencers in sustainability talk their focus on fashion with Create & Cultivate.
In a step forward for the environment, California will make it illegal for restaurants to automatically provide customers with single-use plastic straws. For the U.S. to be a leader of sustainability, other states must do the same.
New research by SAP Concur in collaboration with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), find that sustainable practices have not yet been translated into policy …