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Giving back to the land — one food and drink product at a time Manufacturers and retailers have the keys to unlocking a food system that regenerates rather than degrades nature, via circular design. The Big Food Redesign Challenge shows them how. https://lnkd.in/gvF2D4q4

🌿 Sustainable Choices 🌿    You know we want to make a difference at COCOLI. And we're not alone. There's a world of sustainability out there, and we're excited to spread the word! Let's make sure everyone knows about their sustainable options. 🌍    Today, we're giving a shout-out to a few cool brands making a positive impact, and we'll be sharing this type of content regularly to help you create your own list.    Vytal | The reuse system 🍲 - They offer reusable bowls for your delivery orders, reducing single-use packaging waste. Your meals can now taste great and be eco-friendly!    Cafide 🐾 - For the pet lovers, Cafide creates beds and accessories for our furry friends using recycled materials. Sustainability for pets, too! 🐶🌱    Original Unverpackt 🛒 - Located right here in Berlin, they were the first shop to offer groceries without packaging. It's a small change that makes a big difference!    We want to hear from you too! Share your favorite sustainable brands in the comments below and let's inspire each other to make more eco-conscious choices. Together, we can create a greener future. 🍀 Greta Schindler, Gemma Comabella Noguero, Frank Stehle, Stefano Uliari, Luci Rechmann, Peter K., Malin Fjellström, Marlene Bücker, Florent de Arriba, Fabienne Leipprand, Franziska Hurth and others, feel free to start the conversation 🤓 🌟 #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyBrands #GreenLiving

Sustainability and digital are two of the hot topics across both travel retail and luxury today, and they both face a similar problem: Good ideas can quickly become empty buzzwords. Regenerative agriculture has been quickly embraced by the luxury and fashion community as a way to offer sustainability and source new materials. But it is not a defined concept and we all know that consumers will do their own research and both identify and call out greenwashing. It is time the industry looked seriously at creating a united set of standards for sustainability. If we have a bar set, then it will be better for everyone. #sustainability #luxury #greenwashing

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 In this episode of our sustainability video series, Thomas Mak, CPA, Co-Chair of Jardines’ Responsible Consumption Working Group and Group Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Director at Jardine Restaurant Group, shares how our businesses are managing resources efficiently by moving away from a linear consumption model to a closed-loop value chain. He showcases some of our creative solutions across the Group, such as turning waste cooking oil into biofuel and upcycling wooden pallets to make custom furniture to improve our communities.  Watch the video to find out more about our work in advancing towards a circular economy.  #Jardines #JardineMatheson #SustainabilityatJardines #StrongerfortheFuture

MBD has just returned from the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit held in Austin last week! We continue to be deeply inspired by the insightful speakers at the event. A few notable quotes we'd like to share: "Most industries can reduce their impact. The food industry has the power to actually improve it!" - Tom Hermes and Caitlin Leibert from Whole Foods Market "Even in the face of recession, the US natural and organic product industry is poised to surpass $300B by 2024." - Simon Cutts at SPINS "62% of US adults say that food choices can impact the planet. And more than half would switch to a different food brand if it could impact climate change." - Morgan Drummond at Misfits Market "How can we ask [sustainability] questions in similar ways to make it easy for suppliers?" - Andrew Horn at Walgreens Boots Alliance "8 in 10 consumers are looking ON PACK for recycling information." - Katherine Huded from The Recycling Partnership “We at Marketing By Design LLC want to make a difference on a bigger scale. And private brand has a significant opportunity to do this.” – Maria Dubuc @ MBD For more takeaways, don't miss our newest blog with a recap of the event! #sustainability #sustainablepackaging #retailbrands #storebrands #privatebrands https://lnkd.in/gPH3JUu4

Thrilled by the Global Surge in Eco-Friendly Products: Making a Positive Impact on Environment and Health & Safety. Here is the Successful story of UK based 𝗘𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 seller Jodie and her brand '𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻'. '𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻' is an eco-friendly product manufacturing company founded in 2020 by Jodie Clough. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀: Jodie set out to support small UK-based businesses who offer affordable eco-friendly and available alternatives. These include products that will help conscious consumers on their sustainable living journey such as zero waste starter kits, plastic-free dental care, food reusables, chemical-free cleaning, gardening, natural hand and nail care and stationary made from recycled materials. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: To allow ease for consumers to receive eco friendly swaps directly to their homes. Different themes allow customers to go green gradually without the overwhelm. By supporting small businesses in the UK, Between Green reduces the carbon footprint of products provided. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: When Jodie originally started her business, showcasing at artisan markets and events. But when Covid-19 hit, she transitioned into offering a subscription box service and Between Green had completely adapted, making the subscription box their main offering now. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Jodie plans to increase subscription box customers and make the world a better place one box at a time. Learn more about Between Green. Small changes, like those offered by 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻, can collectively create a significant positive impact on the environment and our lives. Let's come together to endorse 𝗘𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀. #raidboxesblog #ecofriendlyproducts #betweengreen Green Signature

“How might we ensure we can feed the next billion people and heal our planet?” We can do that by working together. The kind of collaboration we need here is rare – and one of the most powerful things we can do is hold the space for different players across the food system to come together. Last week Circularity delivered our XLabs NZ circular design sprint to do just that. This year working alongside some of the best and brightest to tackle a challenge facing their business, industry, Aotearoa, and the world as we navigate a changing climate. This included people right across our supply chains from the growers, manufacturers, food rescue, councils, packhouses, coolstores, distribution networks, food upcyclers, and global food brands. Together, we explored the challenges of food waste, refrigerants, sustainable behavior change, scaling regenerative practices, funding, and loss of nutrients. All problems that are held in place by the systems that surround them, hence the need to design them out. Over three days we ideated solutions using our circular-by-design methods, prototyped them to validate with experts, and are pitching them on the 1st of September alongside our partners Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao. Together, we explored how we might create the future of food to be abundant, resilient, and circular by design. "Thanks for creating the space to work with like-minded people on real-life problems and opportunities. You achieved this for me in a safe and supportive space. So much learning for me, opened my eyes to the circular options. I've learned that collaboration is key!" At XLabs, we are creating space for more imaginative innovation, more collaborative collisions, and more tangible progress. We thank all the teams, experts, and people who joined us to redesign our food system. Zespri International, Iain Lees-Galloway, Tauranga City Council, Alice Rackham, Samantha Walmsley-Bartlett, Ollie Hoare, Daniel Kenna, Nicole Banks, Sarahann du Plooy, Anne Gatenby, Esther Fogarty, David Orchard, Sian Menson, Sarah Lei, Lloyd Franks, Ollie Hoare, Charles Russell, Pranoy Pal, Ethan England, Katarzyna Frelikow, Hunter Potter, Margarita (Rita) Khabitueva, Leo Lai, Diane Stanbra, Gavin Findlay, Marshall Bell. Sara Walton, Matthew Jackson, Jono Jones, John Steiner, Katrina Wolff, Chris Lijzenga, Todd Murdoch, Diana Hawkins, Anne Haira, Logan Anderson, Anna Ririnui Watch this space and join us!

Watch our On Demand Webinar covering Sustainability in Retail to learn six key ways grocers can reduce their environmental impacts within the food retail industry. #METTLERTOLEDO #Grocery #Sustainability #Retail #FoodRetail https://okt.to/5DKCvP

At GRAF UK, we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment. That's why we're excited to introduce our latest "Swap of the Month" initiative, dedicated to promoting sustainability in our workplaces and beyond. Our "Swap of the Month" initiative aims to showcase eco-friendly alternatives to everyday items, and we've already made a splash with our first swap: plastic-free, plant-based chewing gum from OH MY GUM! Say goodbye to traditional gum with its hidden plastic content and embrace this biodegradable option, made from natural chicle (tree sap from the sapodilla tree in Mexico). Our recent "Swaps" event was a huge success, and we couldn't have asked for a better partner than Earth Ale, who hosted an amazing beer tasting event for us. We believe in collaborating with like-minded businesses that share our passion for quality and eco-conscious choices. Treading lightly on the earth is at the core of their values, with a percentage of their sales going towards supporting Wild Oxfordshire's nature recovery work, particularly their hedgerow project. These natural highways provide crucial safe passage for insects and animals, fostering biodiversity. Sustainability is a collective effort, and we believe that even small changes can create significant positive impacts. Adopting eco-conscious choices in your business or personal life can pave the way for a greener future. Let's lead by example and inspire others to follow suit. #ecofriendly #sustainability #sustainable #ecofriendlyproducts

SUSTAINABILITY Ultimately, consumers are the key in establishing the outcome of Sustainability.    A study by Nielsen IQ Feb 6, 2023 found that 78% of US Consumers say that a “Sustainable Lifestyle” is important to them. A recent Futerra survey of over 1,000 consumers in the USA and UK, discovered that 96% of people feel their own actions, such as donating, recycling, or buying ethically, can make a difference. And over half believe that they personally can make a big difference. However, according to a recent article by Boston Consulting Group, they found that… Some consumers are confused about what they, as individuals, can do to make a difference; only 20% think that they can personally have an impact. More significantly, approximately 70% are disillusioned—wary of corporate claims about progress toward sustainability and suspicious that those corporate commitments are a ruse masking the true intent: merely to burnish reputations and attract customers. High-profile allegations of corporate greenwashing only bolster the disillusionment. There have been many studies and surveys conducted about consumer recycling habits. The numbers vary but averaging out to that only 36-38% of consumers actually recycle the Food and Beverage packaging they regularly use. Resulting in that each year, billions of tons of waste end up in landfills, contributing to environmental pollution and depleting our natural resources. We as consumers must “Walk the Talk” or sustainable business practices by environmentally responsible companies will never reach their full intended impact. From Winery to Consumer...At VS Importing we are 100% "Sustainable"! With our winery, packaging, logistic and distributing partners we will always try to improve on our contributions to Sustainability.  "Methods Change...traditions shouldn't" Ultimately, we consumers are the key to establishing the outcome of Sustainability. #sustainable #sustainablebusinesspractices #recycle #landfills #ecofriendlypackaging #winebytheglass #KeyKeg #Beerdistributors #NBWA #Reyesbeveragegroup #Championbrands #JJTaylorcompanies #levyrestaurantgroup #Levy