RDP proving sustainable switches don’t have to cost more
A short but punchy “fireside” conversation between Helena Mansell-Stopher, POC, and Wendy Mather, RDP Creative, was for many, a highlight of the POC Conference, with…
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The LEGO Group grows revenue and sustainable materials use in 2024 first-half report
In the same first six months of the year that have seen the LEGO Group grow its revenue to DKK 31bn (€4.1bn), so too has…
Model behaviour | What’s wrong (and what’s right) with retail’s reuse and refill
Earlier this summer, Ocado Retail became the first major supermarket to pilot a new reusable packaging scheme designed specifically for online, in a bold new…
Cleaner Seas Group lands major investment for microplastics recycling hub in Cornwall
The company behind a domestic and commercial scale filter used to capture microfibres released from clothing through the washing process is to receive a growth…
New packaging data shows national decrease in waste and plastic use
The amount of packaging being placed on the market has dropped since 2019, with decreases recorded for ‘most material categories’ including paper, card, glass, and…
indie retailers step up climate campaigns this Plastic Free July
Words by Tracey Bearton From getting rid of plastic bags to selling ‘naked’ cards, indie retailers are doing their bit on the eco-friendly front, and…
POC Magazine | Addo Play dials up 2024 sustainability ambitions
"We will continue to analyse and reduce the environmental impact of our operations and - aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2040."
UK households bin 90 billion pieces of plastic packaging a year
According to Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic's 2024 Big Plastic Count, UK households are throwing 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging away each we…
Lush becomes first cosmetics retailer to adopt Prevented Ocean Plastic
The British cosmetics retailer, Lush has become the first of its kind to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic Globally.
Almost half of fashion execs now ‘extremely concerned’ over their plastic use
A new study focused on 100 senior executives working with fashion and retail brands in the UK, the US, and Australia has revealed that 88% plan to sto…
‘Incredible achievement’ | LEGO reveals the challenges overcome in sustainable packaging transition
LEGO aims to make all its packaging from more sustainable materials by 2025. Currently, 93% of packaging by weight is made from paper, cardboard, and …
Carousel Calendars wakes US market up to ‘war on plastic’
Carousel Calendars is now on track for its near-term target of 46% reduction of scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Its key focus for the …