Social Impact
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
BioBTX has begun constructing the first commercial-scale factory for its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology, expected to convert plastic waste into approximately 10,000 tonnes of renewable aromatic oil per year.
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
ResponsibleGlass has launched the first public consultation on its International Standard for Glassmaking draft, from 20th July-18th September 2026. The draft covers all aspects of glass production including legal compliance, transparency and reporting, responsible sourcing and design for sustainability and circularity.
Co-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
Co-op has introduced NaviLens QR code technology across its own-label paper products, providing product information via audio and aiming to make it easier for visually impaired customers to identify products and shop more independently.
Behaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
A pilot programme involving major brands such as KFC, Mars, McDonald’s and Nestlé - aiming to demonstrate how sustained behaviour change activity can improve physical conditions and people’s perceptions of their local area – has reported a 16% reduction in food and drink-related litter.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation collaborates with Mars, Nestlé and more to scale collection and recycling in Brazil
Drawing on findings from a new report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced a project aiming to unlock approximately over €50 million in multi-year investment for collection and recycling systems in Recife, Brazil, in collaboration with the city, Brazil’s federal government, Clean Rivers and businesses including Mars, Nestlé, Pepsi Co and Unilever.
Funding for Wayout’s drinking water infrastructure set to tackle plastic waste
Wayout has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A extension, set to support the deployment of its distributed drinking water infrastructure and tackle single-use plastic waste.
How climate change is affecting plastic packaging
In this edition of the Brief, we examine the impacts of climate change on plastic packaging in everyday life and the aftermath of natural disasters, and consider all the complexities of addressing the problem.
How does Download Festival handle its packaging waste?
Summer is often the height of festival season, and with thousands of people set to descend on various sites around the globe, it also brings attention to how festivals are handling their packaging waste. In this article, we examine how the recent Download Festival in the UK utilized recycling incentives, reusable water bottles and aimed to reduce single-use plastic across the event.
Bamagreen project converts plastic waste into construction and electrification products
Ayuda en Acción and adaPETation (IMG Group) have announced the second phase of the Bamagreen project in West Africa, which transforms plastic waste into products for construction and electrification and recycled flakes that can be re-introduced into the value chain.
Social Impact
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
2026-08-04T13:14:00+01:00
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
2026-07-24T13:26:00+01:00
Co-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
2026-07-08T13:08:00+01:00
Behaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
2026-07-03T15:43:00+01:00
Ellen MacArthur Foundation collaborates with Mars, Nestlé and more to scale collection and recycling in Brazil
2026-07-01T15:45:00+01:00
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
Co-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
Behaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
Ellen MacArthur Foundation collaborates with Mars, Nestlé and more to scale collection and recycling in Brazil