sustainability
Elopak pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Elopak has become one of the first companies in the world to formally pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with the new criteria set by the Science Based Targets initiative.
First4Milk promotes importance of dairy
First Milk has announced the launch of its new responsible sourcing programme, First4Milk.
Sustainability project aims for net zero climate impact in US Dairy
The US dairy industry has organised an effort to address climate change, water quality, food security and other issues, according to the US Dairy Export Council president and CEO, Tom Vilsack Vilsack testified in Washington at a hearing on “climate change and the agricultural sector,” before the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. […]
Arla farmers join forces to increase UK bee populations
A group of farmers from the Arla Foods dairy co-operative have launched a trial initiative to help increase wild bee populations.
Land O’Lakes and Mars collaborate on pitch event for dairy farm sustainability
Land O’Lakes and Mars Wrigley have announced a new pitch event, calling for submissions of ideas, products and services to help farmers reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions.
SIG promotes recycling in Brazil
Carton packaging provider, SIG, has launched an initiative with social enterprise SO+MA House Brazil to promote recycling in the country.
Arla adds renewable packaging
By the end of the year, across six European countries, Arla is making 600 million fresh milk cartons renewable and 560 million yogurt pots recyclable, cutting 7,330 tonnes of carbon.
Milk & More invests in electric vehicles
Milk & More is set to become the largest operator of electric vehicles in the UK.
Berglandmilch moves to glass
In cooperation with environmental protection organisation Greenpeace, Austrian Berglandmilch dairy will deliver its milk in refillable one-litre glass bottles by the end of the year.
Nestlé and Veolia join forces to tackle plastic waste
Nestlé and Veolia, the world’s leading resource management company, will collaborate on the collection, sorting and recycling of waste plastic material.
McDonald’s UK invests to support British dairy
McDonald’s UK has invested heavily in support of British dairy farms, most recently awarding thirty three of Arla’s UK farmer owners more than a quarter of a million pounds.
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
How the dairy industry can help meet Sustainable Development Goals
At Dairy UK’s ‘Weighing up the Facts? Does Dairy Deliver’ conference, chief executive Dr Judith Bryans explained the critical role of the dairy industry in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.