Day: 29 January 2014

Supermarket giants sign up to new targets to slash food waste

The UK's biggest supermarket chains have committed to revealing the amount of food they throw away in a bid to cut food waste.

Luxury brand Burberry commits to end hazardous chemical discharge

British brand Burberry has committed to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals used in its manufacturing processes by January 1st 2020.

New electronic Waste Transfer Note system unveiled

A free online system allowing waste operators to replace conventional paper-based waste transfer notes has been launched today.

Retail sector missing a trick on sustainability

New research shows that the retail sector could be losing millions and individual retailers missing a clear competitive advantage by not improving sustainability credentials.

Lack of supply chain data presents growing risk for brand reputation

Large corporations are putting "blind faith" in the lower tiers of their global supply chains by not demanding greater transparency on sourced materials, products and services that could be putting their reputation at risk.

VIDEO: P&G to eliminate phosphates from all laundry products

Procter & Gamble has announced that its entire portfolio of laundry detergents - including the Ariel, Tide and Ace brands - will be phosphate-free within 24 months. Scroll down for video.

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