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In life, most of us strive to be the best versions of ourselves, and for those of us in the #recycling and #waste industry, we often try to leave the world better than we found it by doing our part to make a difference. This desire to do good is seen through acts like philanthropy, planting trees, volunteering services, leading cleanups, reusing materials and, you guessed it, recycling. However, ensuring materials are recycled properly can be challenging as recycling is not one size fits all, and the concept can be skewed due to many factors. Read more in WasteRecycling magazine: https://lnkd.in/gENU8Pxw

Making small changes at the Orwak Easi UK HQ We are constantly trying to improve our own environmental impact by making small (and big) changes as often as we can. Our most recent adaption is the toilet roll 🚽 By swapping to an environmentally friendly brand, who not only use 100% recycled paper and bamboo, use no plastic packaging and also donate 50% of profits to those in need, our conscience (and bottoms) are much cleaner. They also make a very dull rest room much more interesting and pretty. #smallchanges #environmentalimpact #looroll #whogivesacrap #environment #savetheplanet #wastemanagement #recyclingequipment **disclaimer - this is not an advert, we have purchased these loo rolls and are open to other brands and/or suggestions 🙂

A few months ago, I bid farewell to Pernod Ricard, and now I am thrilled to share that I have recently joined Earthworm Foundation!   Why the sudden interest in #earthworms?  These small creatures are essential indicators of #HealthySoil, which is vital for sustainable, long-lasting #AgriculturalSupplyChains. They remind us that most of the products we consume daily are deeply rooted in nature, grown by real people working the land.   Earthworm Foundation is a unique, membership-based non-profit organization. Operating at the intersection of large companies, local communities, and stakeholders across the supply chain, it relentlessly works to transform #CommoditySupplyChains and #AgriculturalModels toward greater #sustainability.   With a constant interplay between data-driven analysis and field interventions, Earthworm Foundation partners with like-minded companies that seek sustainably sourced agricultural commodities and products.   After just a few days, I have been impressed by my new colleagues’ professionalism and passion for making a #PositiveImpact on #climate, #nature, and #people.   I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this journey as my career in sustainability transformations continues to unfold.  Special thanks to Bastien SACHET, Hanna Jager, Charlotte Opal, Jotica Sehgal and Lucie Petrequin for the trust you have placed in me!     #SustainableValueChains #ResponsibleSourcing #BusinessForGood #NoDeforestation #HumanRights #RegenerativeAgriculture #ImpactAndPurpose

Harness the 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 💚 Say NO to greenwashing. ❌ 👉 𝘊𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴: check that the packaging is what it says it is. 👉 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴: choose paperboard packaging with credentials. #sustainability #packagingsolutions #paperboard #packaging #MasterpackCape

This week, we spoke to Matt Friel, our Milk & CSR Director, to find out more about our 2024 Sustainability Progress Update. As we heard from our CSR Manager Tracey Heming-Wilson, there are so many achievements and measurable impacts to celebrate across the business – as well as learnings to build on and advice to share with others. The Update is an opportunity for us all to reflect on just how far we’ve come, while looking to the future and our commitments across, Climate, Product & Packaging, Animal Welfare and People, as we integrate sustainability practices into everything we do. 🐄 From your POV what are the biggest achievements over the past year? The launch of the Sustain program, which brought together the work we have been doing with our farmers over a number of years on sustainability and sets clear targets for the future. Through this I had the pleasure of attending some of the Development Group meetings, where attendees share best practise on key sustainability topics, and saw first-hand the passion and expertise of our farmers and the real progress they are making.   👪 Which element of the SPU has had the most impact? For me, it’s the incredible work we have been doing in the communities that we interreact in, and depend upon. We have continued to support FareShare UK for the 7th consecutive year, donating 107.9 tonnes of food, and raised nearly £60k for Anthony Nolan since 2021, which is enough to fund c.1.5k people joining the stem cell register. And of course, retaining our Gold Status in the GroceryAid awards!   🤝 What are the biggest challenges facing the industry/business? We have traditionally worked in an industry where relationships have been transactional and where the rewards have, at times, been uneven. If we want to accelerate change we will need each step of the supply chain to work together, creating deep and collaborative partnerships.    ♻️ Which area of the SPU are you proudest of? We have been working on developing recyclable packaging solutions at our UK sites for several years and I’m proud to say that 78% of our packaging is now recyclable by design, with the progress we have made at our soft cheese plant at Lubborn a particular highlight. We know that there is still more to do, especially with flexibles, but we are determined to deliver on our commitments.   📍 What is your advice for anyone starting out on a sustainability journey? This is a journey, you will not know all of the answers but the most important step is the first one. Understand your strengths, the areas that could be improved and engage the experts in your business to develop and deliver targets. Don’t lose sight of the destination, there will be set backs and plans will need to be adapted as you make progress and deliver change… but the results will be worth it! You can read more about our journey & commitments here: https://lnkd.in/exp-NjSC

🌏 🍃 Happy Earth Day! 🍃  🌎 At IPAK, sustainability isn’t just our goal; it's our way of life. This Earth Day, we're proud to reflect on our sustainability efforts and showcase our commitment to eco-friendly practices through upcycling and responsible disposal methods. 📦 Corrugate Upcycling: Did you know that corrugate is primarily made from renewable resources? It has a low environmental impact and supports a circular economy. At IPAK, we repurpose corrugate into new boxes or use it as filler instead of Styrofoam, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. 📄 Paper Recycling: The deterioration of paper over time encourages responsible disposal methods. IPAK has long supported these practices by recycling paper to be repurposed as pulp, minimizing our environmental footprint and conserving resources. 🔧 Equipment Repurposing: Manufacturing new equipment can lead to significant energy consumption and emissions. That is why IPAK purchases pre-existing equipment and re-purposes machinery through our in-house technicians. Not only does this conserve resources, but it also creates technician jobs in our community. 🎁 Overstock Donation: Excess material goods like stuffed animals, games, apparel, and office supplies can be repurposed through donation. IPAK identifies our overstock and donates to charitable organizations, local schools, or other worthy causes in our community, spreading joy while reducing waste. Today, we encourage you to evaluate internal practices and reaffirm your dedication to environmental stewardship! Let's work together to create positive change! #EarthDay #SustainabilityinManufacturing #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy #ClimateChange #GreenBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableProcurement

We're back to answer some of our most asked sustainability questions! A: Yes! Our nonprofit, The FruitGuys Community Fund, awards annual grants to small farms to support sustainable agriculture projects. Those grants have helped farmers add solar power, support pollinators, reduce their water usage, build soil health, and more. We also source fruit from many small farms that practice sustainable farming methods. A: Yes! Our packaging is reusable at the consumer level, recyclable, and compostable. We use nontoxic inks and 100% recycled cardboard. Our packaging materials meet B Lab’s independent standards for environmental impact. Have a question we didn’t answer? Check out our FAQ page: https://bit.ly/48rfFyB

🌍 The Way We Do Things 🌍 We have a vision to be a B Corp. So from Day 1, before we even had a name, the way we do things has been a No1 goal for us at HayDay. We knew that whatever we did, we wanted to do it the right way and for the right reason. Part of this vision includes our sustainability actions; 🌍 We use sustainable farming practices and are constantly improving and innovating the way we do things 🌍 We have invested in green energy including ground source heat pumps and solar panels 🌍 We are 100% plastic free, and use 100% recyclable or reusable materials - we even source our packaging less than 25 miles from our farm. 🌍 We have schemes to reintroduce hedgerows and wildflowers on the farm to encourage wildlife (the buzzzz in summer can be heard from afar!) and have beehives too - the resulting honey doesn't go unnoticed! 🌍 We print customer comms on recycled paper (arguably an expectation) and we encourage customers to reuse our packaging for enrichment with their pets (we have 'activity panels' on the packaging and work with ambassadors to create ideas for reusing). We don't love the word 'sustainability' - it can sound like a buzz word and be misleading - but in practice, in can be so powerful for businesses that can make improvements and make a difference. Thats why we want to have visible and measurable actions and commitments that we can share with our customers, such as the above. A goal for 2024 is to communicate our sustainability actions more - we include some of this information on pack but are working on adding more. Would be great to hear how others communicate theirs? #BCorp #environment #sustainability

Greenyard actively promotes responsible sourcing! 🌍 We believe in values that go beyond borders. Discover how Greenyard actively promotes social standards, responsibility and transparency in its work with growers and suppliers. 🤝 Our Supplier Code of Conduct clearly requires suppliers and growers who wish to do business with us to ensure their commitment to human rights and sustainable practices. Last year, just over 80% of growers in high and medium risk countries were certified. Our aim is to reach 100% for high risk countries in the next 2 years, with medium risk countries to follow before 2030. Curious about our social impact? Dive into the details on our website! https://lnkd.in/emPYcSmQ #Greenyard #ForAHealthierFuture