The NSW Government yesterday hosted a major business roundtable to help develop the State’s sustainable retail market, with Marks & Spencer – one of the overseas leaders in corporate social...

All sides of politics must sit down and negotiate a solution to emissions trading that won’t put Australian manufacturing jobs at risk after the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme...

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary in the UK, Hilary Benn, has proclaimed a need to change the way food is produced and processed so that we continue to enjoy healthy affordable food in...

Over the past three years, Kraft Foods has reduced water used in manufacturing processes by almost 12 billion litres – enough water to fill nearly 5,000 Olympic swimming pools. The food manufacturer...

Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, has begun diverting 100 per cent of the waste produced by its entire UK business away from landfill. It has achieved the target one year ahead of schedule. Methane...

Melbourne cake makers Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses have claimed the most prestigious environmental award in Australia, while iconic Australian spread Vegemite, manufactured by Kraft Foods Australia/New Zealand,...

News of Wal-Mart’s latest sustainability push may have been lost amidst news of swine flu and economic recovery here in Australia, but their decision is likely have a major impact on the food and...

In a major step forward for the ethical movement, confectioner Cadbury will this week launch Fairtrade Dairy Milk chocolate into their home market of Britain. The move has been hailed as a critical “milestone”,...

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has reported plans to develop a worldwide sustainable product index that will see an eco-rating placed on all grocery products sold at their stores. The groundbreaking...

Your daily cup of coffee might just be costing you more than you think. New research from the Carbon Reduction Institute shows each latté consumed has the same environmental impact as leaving a 60 watt...