Waste Management

South Korea's Mountain Of Plastic Waste Shows Limits Of Recycling

South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but experts say the country's approach highlights its limits.

Despar Nord Turns Supermarket Waste Into Shopping Bags

Italy's Despar Nord, a part of Aspiag Service, is implementing a new eco-friendly initiative to give waste a 'second life'.

Nestlé Makes Progress In Facilitating Recycling And Better Waste Management

Food giant Nestlé has announced that 83.5% of its plastic packaging was designed with recycling in mind as of the end of 2023.

Nestlé Has Cut Virgin Plastic Packaging By 10.5% Since 2018

Food giant Nestlé has reduced the use of virgin plastic packaging by 10.5% since 2018 and is on track to cut the use of the material by a third by t...

DS Smith To Invest €13m To Upgrade Facility In Romania

Packaging firm DS Smith will invest over €13 million at its Ghimbav production site in Romania as part of its growth strategy in East Europe.

Continente Eliminates Plastic Lids From Liquid Yoghurt SKUs

Portuguese retail chain Continente, a part of MC Sonae, has eliminated plastic lids from own-brand liquid yoghurts.

Spain's Mercadona Reduced Its Carbon Footprint By 38% Last Year

Spanish retailer Mercadona reduced its carbon footprint by 38% last year, the company said in a statement.

Repsol Acquires Share In Waste Management Firm Acteco

Spanish energy company Repsol has announced it has acquired a 27% stake in the waste management company Acteco, as it seeks to promote a circular economy a...

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