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COMMENT: Our reusable cup is more than half full, says Jane Martin
I read David Burrows’ recent article – ‘The refill pot is empty’ – with interest and, if I’m honest, have some sympathy for the frustration behind it. At City to Sea we’ve been campaigning for refill and reuse for nearly a decade,…
COMMENT: The refill pot is empty
As retailers lose interest and funding dries up, regulation is the only way to get reuse schemes back on track, says David Burrows. The sole social media platform I use is telling me it is World Refill Day (June 16th).…
COMMENT: Are we ready for the weight loss revolution?
Describing food as “GLP-friendly” may be a savvy marketing tactic but it speaks to a dystopian future of which we should be wary, says Nick Hughes. Last week a press release dropped into my inbox promoting the launch of a…
COMMENT: No stopping on net-zero
A little digging can go a long way to effective carbon reduction, but don’t get too bogged down in the data. By David Burrows Last week marked the launch of the latest Footprint Intelligence report: ‘Data decarbonisation and diets –…
COMMENT: The masks will come off as ESG evolves
The bursting of the ESG bubble is actually a good thing for sustainability. Here’s why, according to Julia Vol.Over the past decade, ESG became synonymous with corporate sustainability. What started as a compliance and reporting tool for transparency turned into…
Straight to the (data) point
This week’s frontline figures take in growing demand for plant-based meals among workplace diners, the Bottle Weight Accord driving the reduction of bottle weight in the wine industry, university student calls for more recycling points to increase recycling on the…
News of cultivated meats needs more nuance
Cultivated poultry has arrived in the UK in pet foods, but media coverage of these products still fails to discuss the long-term impacts, says Katherine Lewis. Dog treats made with cultivated meat went on sale in the UK this month.…
Rethinking our approach to action
Our food system is extraordinary but this cannot hide the challenges in the next five years. By Ali Morpeth and Mike Barry. The food system is the beating heart of society. It feeds us, fuels economies and sustains all life…
Comment: Financial investments can be a fix for unhealthy diets
Recent studies point to an emerging business case for healthier foods which is good news for the health of billions of people, says Greg S Garrett. Today, poor diets pose a greater risk to mortality and morbidity than the combined effects of…
COMMENT: Avoiding the cultured meat culture clash
Finding common ground with farmers could make lab-grown meat companies more likely to succeed, says Katherine Lewis. Farmers are concerned by claims made by lab-grown meat companies, so they want to understand where they fit into this new market. After…