June is celebrated globally as Pride Month, and with each passing year, we hope the movement gets stronger and louder! As we step into Plastic-Free July, the pride continues in the form of some pro-planet news. India has banned single-use plastic from the 1st of July, and the very same law will come into effect in Canada by the end of 2022. Moving from governments to corporations, P&G has unveiled its latest innovation – shampoo in paper packs, to ultimately phase out plastic bottles. So, credit where credit is due.
Now, the reality checks! The arctic is warming seven times faster than the rest of the planet and heat waves across the globe are getting progressively worse due to climate change. The time is ripe for us to invest in systems that minimise pollution and wastage. This month’s featured envoBLOG sheds light on takeaway packaging pollution and aims to help you make more informed decisions. We end with some good news – yet another nomination for envoPAP at the prestigious Sustainability Awards!
Announcements
After our newest material Kraft Ecom was nominated last year, the envoBOX has been announced as a finalist in the Ecom category at The Sustainability Awards for 2022!
envoPAP was selected for this prestigious two-day accelerator programme at Cambridge University , where our CEO Kaushal interacted with industry leaders and fellow-circular experts.
Our Planet
A round up of the key environmental news this month.
INDIA BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTIC
India to ban theproduction, importation, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of certain single-use plastic items from July 2022.
CANADA BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTIC
Canada will ban the manufacture and importation of “harmful” single-use plastics by the end of the year.
HEATWAVES GETTING WORSE
Every heatwave occuring today is more intense due to climate change.
ARCTIC WARMING AT 'EXCEPTIONAL' RATE
The Arctic is heating up seven times faster than the global average, new data has revealed.
Industry Insights
The latest from the packaging industry.
SPADEL INTRODUCES ECOPACK
Natural mineral water producer Spadel Group has launched a new large-format pack, for its mineral water SPA Reine.
P&G BEAUTY'S PAPER PACK
P&G Beauty has unveiled new shampoo and conditioner bars for a range of its household brands.
MINIMISING WASTE THROUGH PACKAGING
Making better decisions and considering smart packaging ideas that will work for each individual business is crucial.
PRO-CIRCULAR ECONOMY COMPANIES
Companies across Europe are now working to incorporate circular economy solutions into their business plans.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Kaushal with the entire Cambridge CDA cohort.
Kaushal during a group activity session.
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