Unilever Joins Standard Chartered To Launch Support For UN's Sustainable Development Goals In Pakistan October 4, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever Pakistan Limited partnered with Standard Chartered to launch a program aimed at educating 7 million people in the next seven days about the United Nations’ Global Goals for Sustainable Development. During a roundtable discussion, the companies and their partners led a dialogue on the country’s role in implementing the UN’s sustainability initiative in Pakistan. Built on the UN’s Millennium Development Goals announced in 2000, the Sustainable Development Goals seek to ensure the health, safety, and future of the planet. "Project Everyone: Companies pledge to educate 7 million people in 7 days", The Express Tribune, October 04, 2015, © The Express Tribune News Network

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UK Scientists Work To Develop Environment-Friendly Chemicals For Perfume Industry September 29, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A group of scientists from the University of Manchester is working to develop environment-friendly chemicals for use in the perfume and fragrance industry in Europe. With a budget of £8.5 million, and in partnership with DSM Chemical Technology R&D BV, the project will be part of the Horizon 2020 EU initiative, ROBOX, aimed at creating sustainable chemicals for the perfume and food industries. Under the project’s guidelines, the scientists will develop alternatives to chemical oxidations, which are harmful to the environment. Andrew McDougall, "Scientists to develop green chemicals for perfume as part of new EU project", CosmeticDesign-europe.com, September 29, 2015, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Target Adds More Chemicals To Its List Of Banned Ingredients September 28, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Target Corp. released an expanded list of chemicals it wants suppliers to remove from their products. Part of the retailer’s efforts to respond to consumer health concerns, the list includes almost 600 ingredients on Health Canada’s lineup of banned cosmetic ingredients. Also on the list is triclosan, an antibacterial agent being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has a similar program aimed at encouraging suppliers to remove harmful chemicals from their products. Lauren Coleman-Lochner and Shannon Pettypiece, "Target Expands List of Chemicals It Wants Out of Consumer Goods", Bloomberg, September 28, 2015, © Bloomberg

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Method Opens Environment-Friendly Factory In Chicago September 26, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Method, a manufacturer of environment-friendly cleaning products, opened its first factory in Chicago. According to company co-founder Adam Lowry, Method wants to become “the most sustainable and the most socially beneficial company in the world.” Guided by this view, Method’s Chicago facility is designed to be eco-friendly, including features, such as the world’s largest rooftop farm. Also, the building is partly powered by its own wind turbine and solar panels. Chicago offered the company $8.1 million in tax breaks to encourage Method to locate the factory within the city limits. Method manufactures detergents and soaps that it claims do not harm consumers and the environment. "Eco-friendly detergents: Green wash", The Economist , September 26, 2015, © The Economist Newspaper Limited

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Nine More Companies Join Campaign To Promote Renewable Electricity September 23, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The U.K.-based Climate Group announced that nine major companies have joined 27 others in a year-old initiative known as RE100, pledging to source 100 percent of their electricity from renewable energy to reduce CO2 emissions. The newly-added members are Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, NIKE, Procter & Gamble, Salesforce, Starbucks, Steelcase, Voya Financial, and Walmart. The goal of RE100 is to massively increase private sector demand for renewable power, accelerate the transformation of the global energy market, and enable the transition to a prosperous low-carbon future. "Fortune 500 listed companies pledge to use 100% renewable electricity", News release, The Climate Group, September 23, 2015, © The Climate Group

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Johnson & Johnson Announces Energy And Sustainability Objectives September 23, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Johnson & Johnson pledged to reduce its absolute carbon emissions 20 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050. In partnership with the 2015 Climate Week event in New York City, the company also promised to purchase or produce 20 percent of electricity from clean and renewable sources by 2020. Also, the company aims to power all its facilities with renewable energy systems by 2050. "Johnson & Johnson Commits to New Energy and Climate Goals", Johnson & Johnson, September 23, 2015, © Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.

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Earth-Friendly Diapers Offer Manufacturers Way To Grow Revenue September 20, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Makers of diapers can grow their revenue in the U.S. market, which remained flat in constant retail value at $5.9 billion and grew at a rate lower than 1 percent in 2014, by offering environment-friendly and sustainably made products. Growing demand for “green” diapers is highlighted by the growth in revenue performance of The Honest Company, currently valued at $1.7 billion and mainstream manufacturer Kimberly Clark’s launch of Huggies Pure & Natural in 2009. Manufacturers looking at the natural diapers segment, however, should keep in mind that their target customers are likely well informed about sustainability-related issues and that millennial parents put much emphasis on value for money when buying. Jabel Parayil, "Green Diapers: Balancing Demand and Expectations", Euromonitor International, September 20, 2015, © Euromonitor International

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German Retailer Takes Top Honors For Sustainability Efforts September 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST German retailer Metro Group was ranked first in the retail category of the 2015 international Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The Dow sustainability analysts cited Metro Group’s activities in the ecological and economic field, including a “positive trend” in the areas of greenhouse gas emissions, power and water consumption, and waste volumes. The Sustainability Indices list the companies with the best ecological, social and economic performance in their respective industry. The world rankings include about 10 percent of the companies from each industry among the top 2,500 companies listed in the S&P Global Broad Market Index. "Metro Group is the industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices", News release, Metro Group, September 16, 2015, © Metro Group

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Procter & Gamble Partners With World Wildlife Fund To Reduce Own Greenhouse Gas Emissions September 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble said it aims to cut absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by 30 percent by 2020. Developed in partnership with World Wildlife Fund, the goal is based on current science and signals a significant milepost for P&G’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also, P&G said it is joining WWF’s Climate Savers Program, which seeks to enable leadership companies to work together and support their climate change efforts. "P&G Announces New Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 30%", Procter & Gamble, September 16, 2015, © Procter & Gamble

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Unilever Scores High In Sustainability Ratings September 10, 2015: 12:00 AM EST An independent system of rating a company's  sustainability record has named Unilever an industry leader in food, beverages and tobacco. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) industry group leader report, compiled by RobecoSAM and Dow Jones, measures company performance across economic, environmental and social criteria. Unilever is one of only 24 companies to be named an industry group leader. It achieved a score of 92 out of 100. "Unilever named as an industry leader in DJSI", News release, Unilever, September 10, 2015, © Unilever

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EPA Partners With Unilever To Assess Risks Of Chemicals Used In Consumer Goods September 8, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Unilever are working together to find a way to test the safety of thousands of chemicals used in consumer goods without using animals. According to the EPA, the new testing methods represent a “paradigm shift” in chemical safety testing and risk assessment because they will be faster, safer and “more relevant to humans.” The EPA will provide data gathered from automated chemical screening technologies. Unilever will estimate exposures from these chemicals based on its experiences using chemicals in consumer products. The combined information will be used to create a risk assessment. An EPA spokesman said the research will lead to better ways to “evaluate the potential human health effects of new ingredients and chemicals we currently know little about.” "U.S. EPA and Unilever Announce Major New Research Collaboration to Advance Non-Animal Approaches for Chemical Risk Assessment", News release, EPA, September 08, 2015, © EPA

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L'Oreal Supports Solvay's Sustainable Guar Farming Initiative In India September 3, 2015: 12:00 AM EST L’Oreal partnered with chemicals company Solvay to promote sustainable agricultural practices among guar bean farmers in Bikaner, a desert region in India’s Rajasthan state. Launched in 2013 by Solvay’s Novecare Global Business Unit, and also implemented by nongovernment group TechnoServe, the Sustainable Guar Initiative seeks to equip farmers with the “tools and knowledge” for cultivating the crop using good farming practices. Guar is the main resource for many farming communities in India’s semi-arid regions; however, yields are unpredictable, due to farmers’ reliance on monsoon rains. "Solvay and L’Oréal team up to promote sustainable practices among guar bean farmers in India", Solvay, September 03, 2015, © Solvay

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L'Oreal Announces Carbon Balanced Plans For 2020 September 3, 2015: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal announced its goal of becoming carbon balanced by 2020. Made in the presence of the French president's special envoy for the protection of the planet, Nicolas Hulot, the announcement highlights the company's sustainable sourcing projects. As part of the campaign, the company aims to produce carbon gains that would offset the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. According to L'Oreal, since 2005, it has managed to lower its CO2 emissions by 50 percent in absolute terms, while increasing its production by 22 percent, during the same period. "L’Oreal announces its new "carbon balanced" ambition for 2020", L'Oreal, September 03, 2015, © L'Oréal

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Whole Foods Ranked Among Fortune’s “World Changers” August 20, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Fortune magazine has named Whole Foods Market one of the top 50 companies that “Change the World.” According to the magazine, Whole Foods “prompted Walmart and Kroger to up their organic game,” whole implementing animal welfare standards, refusing to sell overfished seafood and requiring GMO labeling by 2018. Whole Foods, which is ranked No. 30 on the Fortune list, was also cited recently by Greenpeace as the top retailer for seafood sustainability in its annual ranking of U.S. supermarkets. "Whole Foods Market makes Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ list, a ranking of ‘companies that are doing well by doing good’", News release, Whole Foods Market, August 20, 2015, © Whole Foods Market

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Company Tackles Food Waste By Turning Expiring Fruit Into Edible Powders July 31, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A sign of the growing movement to reduce food waste – 1.3 billion tons a year globally -- is the launch of a Swedish company that has figured out a way to turn expiring fruit that can’t be sold into powders that can be used as yogurt toppings, or as a baking or ice cream making ingredient. FoPo, which is testing the powders as a form of disaster relief in the Philippines, launched a Kickstarter campaign in May that raised more than $25,000. Ten local supermarkets are donating near-expired produce, and 26 stores have offered to buy back the finished powder. Hallie Steiner, "FoPo", JWT Intelligence, July 31, 2015, © J. Walter Thompson Company

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SodaStream Takes A New Marketing Tack In The U.S. July 30, 2015: 12:00 AM EST SodaStream may have succeeded in Sweden – its carbonation machines are in 20 percent of Swedish homes – but the going has been tougher in the U.S. The company has abandoned the mass market and mid-market (i.e., Walmart, Kmart, Macy’s and Sears) in favor of higher-end grocery, health and wellness retailers like Whole Foods Market. It bases its U.S. marketing to some extent on environmental sustainability, but no longer pitches its flavorings as alternatives to Coke or Pepsi. A new sparkling water strategy is focused on SodaStream Waters liquid concentrates that feature full fruit flavors and hints of flavor, are calorie-free, and are sweetened with stevia to appeal to health-conscious consumers who want to avoid artificial sweeteners. Virginia Lee, "SodaStream Moves from Targeting Green Consumers to Health Conscious Consumers", Euromonitor International, July 30, 2015, © Euromonitor International

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Ethical Behavior By Food Companies Is Important To U.K. Consumers July 28, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The main factor that separates ethical food companies from unethical ones in the eyes of British consumers is humane care of animals, according to research from Mintel. Humane husbandry is more important – 74 percent of 1,500 surveyed cited the factor -- than environmental or tax avoidance issues. Other top ethical issues cited by U.K. consumers were responsible sourcing (60 percent) and employee welfare (57 percent). Fifty-two percent said they wouldn’t buy products from companies if it was found that they acted unethically. Mintel said food and drink companies need to ensure that operating standards are not just legal, but also ethical, or they “risk boycotts and reputational damage.” "74% Of Consumers List Animal Welfare Among The Top Factors Which Make A Food Brand Ethical", Report, Mintel, July 28, 2015, © Mintel Group Ltd.

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Mexico's Beauty Sector, Environment Ministry Join Forces To Promote Sustainability July 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Mexico's beauty industry partnered with the country's Environment Ministry to help promote sustainable manufacturing and environment-friendly consumer practices. Part of Semarnat's Special Sustainable Production Program, the campaign aims to drive sales by targeting socially conscious shoppers. Under the partnership, the industry lobby group Canipec and trade group A.C. will collaborate with Semarnat in initiatives to promote recycling, conserve water, and inform consumers about sustainable products. Ivan Castano , "Mexico’s Beauty Industry Aids Sustainability Effort", Women's Wear Daily, July 16, 2015, © Fairchild Fashion Media

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OGX Partners With Avery Dennison, WS Packaging To Create Thinner Product Labels July 15, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Haircare brand OGX partnered with labeling company Avery Dennison and WS Packaging Group to create thinner product labels. OGX's decision to enter into the partnership came after parent company Vogue International had considered the potential benefits of the proposed label changes. Vogue used a life-cycle-based environmental performance evaluation tool developed by Avery Dennison to study the potential results of using thinner labels. Deanna Utroske, "Reducing waste with slimmer labels for personal care", Cosmetics Design, July 15, 2015, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Unilever Partners With WWF To Engage Consumers In Anti-Deforestation Effort July 7, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever has partnered with British conservation organization WWF to boost consumer involvement to end deforestation globally, especially in Brazil and Indonesia. A basic goal of the one-year alliance is to protect a million trees. The partnership has created a Web site where consumers are invited to pledge their support. In August the partners will launch a social media campaign in the U.K., Brazil, Indonesia and the U.S. to engage consumers in the fight against deforestation. One of the pillars of the Web site’s effort is a campaign to make consumers aware of recycling opportunities in bathrooms. "WWF and Unilever announce partnership to inspire consumers and help protect a million trees", News release, Unilever, July 07, 2015, © Unilever

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L'Oreal Agrees To Connect Yichang Factory To Hydropower July 2, 2015: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal signed an investment deal to expand and connect to hydropower its Yichang plant in China. Part of the strategic agreement between the company and the Yichang government, the project will help L'Oreal's factory to use clean and renewable energy. By end of 2015, the Yichang plant will become the company's first factory in Asia-Pacific to become carbon-footprint neutral. One of the company's most sustainable factories, the Yichang plant has reduced CO2 emissions by 45 percent from 2005 to 2014. "L’Oeal Yichang plant in China to reach carbon footprint neutrality in 2015", L’Oreal, July 02, 2015, © L’Oréal

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Greenhouse Conditions Affect Wheat, And Bread, But Not For The Better June 22, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Australian researchers studying the effect of elevated carbon dioxide – as in global warming – on wheat, lentils, canola and field peas have made some interesting, and ominous, discoveries. The Australian Grains Free Air CO₂ Enrichment facility (AgFace) in Victoria has determined that wheat and canola grown in a carbon dioxide-rich environment grow faster and produce higher yields, but contain less protein. In addition, the ratio of different types of proteins in wheat is also changed, affecting the elasticity of dough and how well a loaf rises. "We don't understand completely why that's the case," one researcher says. Nicky Phillips, "What climate change will do to your loaf of bread ", Sydney Morning Herald, June 22, 2015, © Fairfax Media

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Coca-Cola Extends Commitment To Reducing Carbon Emissions From Packaging June 17, 2015: 12:00 AM EST With packaging accounting for about half of its corporate carbon emissions, Coca-Cola Enterprises says it is committing to a major reduction in materials across all of its packaging formats. It also says it will support the “circular economy” that uses recycled and renewable materials and recycles more packaging. Specifically, CCE will use 25 percent less aluminum, glass and steel; ensure that 40 percent of the petroleum-based plastic it uses is recycled or made from renewable materials; and ensure that all of its cans and bottles are fully recyclable. Jenny Eagle, "CCE will have all cardboard and corrugated packaging FSC certified by the end of 2015", BeverageDaily.com, June 17, 2015, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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RB Is Fourth Most Environment Friendly Firm, According To 2015 Newsweek List June 12, 2015: 12:00 AM EST RB is the world's fourth most environmentally responsible company, according to the 2015 Newsweek Green Ranking list. In 2014, the company was ranked number 202. Its 198-rung jump in one year highlights the company's success in improving and reducing its “overall carbon footprint.” According to the company, 74 percent of its factories are sending zero waste to landfills and it has reduced its water use by 24 percent and energy use by 13 percent, compared with 2012 levels. "RB Ranked as one of the World's Greenest Companies", Canada News Wire, June 12, 2015, © CNW Group Ltd

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The Body Shop Says To Use Newlight's AirCarbon As Packaging Material June 8, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The Body Shop partnered with Newlight Technologies for a research and development project aimed at integrating AirCarbon materials into packaging of products sold by the beauty retailer. Unlike today's plastics, AirCarbon are not made from fossil fuels. AirCarbon is a thermoplastic material developed by Newlight over 10 years of R&D and is made by “combining air with carbon.” According to The Body Shop, its R&D partnership with Newlight Technologies continues a tradition of leadership in sustainability in the beauty industry. "The Body Shop and Newlight Form Research and Development Partnership to Launch AirCarbon To The World Of Beauty ", PRNewswire, June 08, 2015, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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Unilever Achieves Zero Waste To Landfill Status In Ghana June 6, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever Ghana achieved zero non-hazardous waste to landfill status, four years after its parent company launched the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan. Located in the country's heavy industrial area, Tema, Unilever Ghan earlier reduced non-hazardous waste to landfill by 50 percent in 2013 from 2012 levels. According to the company, various initiatives, such as waste reduction programs and partnerships with local manufacturing companies, helped Unilever Ghana reach the milestone. "Unilever Ghana achieves zero waste to land fill", citifmonline.com, June 06, 2015, © citifmonline.com

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SC Johnson's Toluca Factory Receives Mexico's Highest Award For Sustainability June 5, 2015: 12:00 AM EST SC Johnson's manufacturing facility in Toluca, Mexico, received the Environmental Excellence Award from the country's Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection. Given to the company at a ceremony featuring Mexico's National Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Juan Jose Guerra Abud, the award is the highest environmental honor given by the agency also known as the Procuraduria Federal de Proteccion al Ambiente. SC Johnson's other achievements in environment protection and sustainability include reducing waste by more than 71 percent at its global manufacturing sites since 2000 and zero landfill status of eight of its manufacturing facilities. "SC Johnson Honored with Mexico’s Top Environmental Honor, PROFEPA’S Environmental Excellence Award", SC Johnson, June 05, 2015, © S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

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Subway Says No More Fake Caramel Color In Its Roast Beef June 4, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Subway promises to remove artificial flavors, colors and preservatives from its sandwiches in North America by 2017. The company says the process of “ingredient improvement” has been ongoing for several years. An example is the removal of caramel color from roast beef and ham. It will remove the preservative proprionic acid and replace it with vinegar by 2016. Last year, the company acknowledged it was removing azodicarbonamide from its bread after an online petition noted the chemical was used to make yoga mats. The company’s chief marketing officer says use of simple ingredients is becoming a "necessary condition" to satisfy customers. Candice Choi, "Eat fresher? Subway also dropping artificial ingredients", The Big Story, June 04, 2015, © The Associated Press

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Method Launches New Laundry Detergent With 100-Percent Recycled Bottle Packaging May 28, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Method Products expanded its laundry care product line by launching the new 4x Concentrated Laundry Detergent. Coming in a 53-oz PET bottle made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled PET resin from Amcor Rigid Plastics, the product reinforces Method Products' lineup of 8X Laundry Detergent. Amcor Rigid Plastics design engineers collaborated with Method's product designers to develop the PET bottle featuring Method's distinctive design. Anne Marie Mohan, Senior Editor, "Method is first with 100% RPET detergent bottle", Packaging World, May 28, 2015, © PMMI Media Group

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Unilever CEO Says Global Warming Costing Company €400 Million Annually May 21, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Global warming is costing Unilever €400 million each year, according to company CEO Paul Polman. During an interview with broadcaster RTL Z in Paris, Polman said “companies are first to see the cost of climate change, such as the drought in California and Brazil at the moment.” Polman also said 80 percent of the world's population in 20 to 30 years will be from developing countries outside of America and Europe. Demid Getik, "CEO: Climate change costs Unilever €400 million", NL Times, May 21, 2015, © NL Times

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Sustainability Initiative Helping Business Grow, Unilever Says May 21, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever said its Sustainability Living Plan initiative has helped the company grow its business, as well as improve its cost efficiency and resilience for the future. Described by the company as “sustainable living brands,” these brands, such as Dove and Ben & Jerry's, are recording above-average growth, as highlighted by their high single- and double-digit sales expansion rates during the past three years. In 2014, Unilever focused on three key sustainability areas in the United States: Brands with Purpose, Sustainable Agriculture, and Transformational Partnerships. "Unilever Sees Sustainability Supporting Growth", Unilever, May 21, 2015, © Unilever

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Tesco Reports Slightly Less Food Wastes For 2014‒2015 May 21, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Retailer Tesco said it reduced the amount of food waste generated at its stores and distribution facilities by 1,180 tonnes to 55,400 tonnes in the year 2014‒2015. Tesco, which announced it would stop publishing a printed corporate responsibility report, said bakery products accounted for 36 percent of total waste; fresh produce, 25 percent; and convenience, 9 percent. Also, the company said more than 3,000 tonnes of food was wasted in the impulse category, over 2,500 tonnes of meat, fish, and poultry, and more than 1,500 tonnes of beers, wines, and spirits. Ian Quinn, "Tesco food waste figures reveal slight drop, 55,400 tonnes wasted", The Grocer, May 21, 2015, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Unilever Partners With Emirates Wildlife Society To Help UAE Retailers Improve Sustainability Efforts May 11, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever partnered with Emirates Wildlife Society and WWF to host a workshop for six leading retailers in the United Arab Emirates. Aimed at helping retailers improve their sustainability programs, the workshop sought to enable the participants to create and implement energy and water efficiency measures. With retailers Spinneys, Carrefour, Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society, and Emirates Co-operative Society in attendance, the event also aimed at reducing the UAE's environmental footprint, which is five times more than the world average. "Unilever and EWS-WWF deliver a workshop to help reduce the environmental impact of major retailers in the UAE", Zawya, May 11, 2015, © Zawya

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Unilever Awards Itself Gold Stars For Advances In Sustainable Living May 5, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever has given itself a stellar report card in meeting the long-term goal of integrating sustainability into its businesses, product lines and supply lines. The strategy is driving growth in brands with cost efficiency and “resilience for the future,” according to the company. The 10-year ”Sustainable Living Plan,” a growth strategy launched in November 2010, is on track to meet most of the goals, including: helping a billion people improve their health and well-being; cutting its environmental footprint in half; and sourcing all agricultural raw materials sustainably. High-growth brands advancing sustainable living include Dove, Lifebuoy, Ben & Jerry’s and Comfort, all of which are achieving high single and double digit sales since 2012. "Unilever sees sustainability supporting growth", News release, Unilever, May 05, 2015, © Unilever

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L'Oreal USA Cuts Carbon Emissions By Half In 2014 May 1, 2015: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal USA said it reduced its CO2 emissions by 50 percent in absolute terms by the end of 2014, compared with a 2005 baseline. As part of the company's Sharing Beauty With All global sustainability initiative, the company intends to have 100 percent of its product with an environmental or social benefit and 100 percent of strategic suppliers evaluated in terms of their social and environmental performance. Also, the program seeks to reduce carbon emissions, water consumption, and waste per finished product by 60 percent. Also, to support the program, the company invested more than $35 million to expand its use of renewable energy, including the installation of solar energy system across many of its facilities. "L'Oreal USA Reduces CO2 Emissions by 57%", PRNewswire , May 01, 2015, © L’Oreal

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Unilever Launches Bathroom Packaging Recycling Campaign April 30, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever launched the “Rinse. Recycle. Reimagine.” campaign aimed at encouraging US consumers to recycle the packaging of their bathroom and beauty products. Developed in partnership with Keep America Beautiful and the Ad Council's “I Want to Be Recycled” campaign, Unilever's initiative will feature content aimed at encouraging Americans to support recycling empty packaging into new products or recycled packaging for new bathroom products. Results of an online survey commissioned by Unilever revealed 42 percent of Americans said they do not recycle because they are unsure whether an item is “eligible for recycling.” Also, 22 percent of respondents said they do not want to walk their recyclable bath packaging to the recycling bin. "Unilever Launches “Rinse. Recycle. Reimagine.” In Partnership With Keep America Beautiful And The Ad Council To Rally Americans To Clean Up Their Act In The Bathroom", PR Newswire, April 30, 2015, © Multivu/PRNewswire

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Unilever Partners With Pro-Sustainability Groups April 30, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever joined Global Citizen and Live Earth: Road to Paris to help promote sustainability. Made through the company's Bright Future campaign, the partnerships will provide support for Live Earth through a number of international events on June 18, 2015. Aimed at encouraging consumers to join the “Take Climate Action Now” movement, it will also help Global Citizen to launch a “social activism campaign.” Sara Spary, "Unilever aligns brand with 'social activism' in sustainability sponsorship deal", Marketing Magazine, April 30, 2015, © Haymarket Media

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Henkel Expands Toluca Detergent Factory In Mexico; Improves Sustainability Features April 21, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Henkel is expanding the capacity of its Toluca detergent manufacturing facility in Mexico. Dubbed Project Xina, the expansion program also aims to reduce the plant's impact on the environment and improve its sustainability features. As part of the expansion, Henkel installed a new heat recovery system to reduce the plant's energy use. The system uses waste heat from a sulfonation plant to preheat the air used in spray-drying of powder detergents. Also, the company installed a two-step reverse osmosis system to reduce wastewater produced during the manufacturing process for detergent, as well as increase the yield of recycled water. "Doubling capacity while reducing environmental output", Henkel, April 21, 2015, © Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

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Unilever's Sustainability Efforts Show Results April 17, 2015: 12:00 AM EST In 2015, Unilever reported it has reduced carbon emissions at its factories by 32 percent and water use by 29 percent, compared with levels in 2008. According to the company, every factory at its 240 operating locations produces zero waste. Launched in 2010, Unilever's sustainability initiative goes beyond in-house operations to include reviewing a product's lifecycle, from the raw materials used to landfill. Because of its size, Unilever believes even small achievements can mean a lot for the environment. For example, reducing plastic use by 15 percent can save about 27,000 ton of plastic resin each year. Unilever is partnering with other companies, such as Walmart, and even competitors to help promote sustainability as a business strategy. Adele Peters, "How One Enormous Corporation Is Working To Slash Its Environmental Impact", Fastcoexist, April 17, 2015, © Mansueto Ventures, LLC

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Belgian Brewery Tries Making Beer From Unsold Bread April 17, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Concerns about the huge amount of food wasted in Europe (and elsewhere) led a brewer in Brussels to launch a project to make beer with unsold bread that would otherwise be tossed in the trash bins. According to Sebastien Morvan, about 12 percent of food waste in Belgium comprises unsold bread discarded by supermarkets. His Brussels Beer Project hopes to revive the ancient practice of brewing beer from bread. The oldest known beer recipe (4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia) mixed multigrain bread loaves with honey. Morvan says he can replace 30 percent of the barley used to make beer with one and a half slices of bread per bottle. About 1,100 pounds of discarded bread makes1,057 gallons of beer. Robert-Jan Bartunek, "Brussels brewer uses leftover bread to make beer", Reuters, April 17, 2015, © Thomson Reuters

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Kimberly-Clark Announces Product Line Made Using Non-Traditional Raw Materials April 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Kimberly-Clark is launching a line of tissues and paper towels manufactured using alternative raw materials, such as bamboo and wheat straw. Aimed at achieving the company's 2015 sustainability goals, the latest move will help Kimberly-Clark derive at least 25 percent of sales from environment-friendly products. At the same time, the use of non-traditional inputs will help reduce its manufacturing costs and improve consumer perception of the company and its products. "Kimberly-Clark’s Push For Alternative Raw Materials Kills Two Birds With One Stone", Trefis, April 16, 2015, © Trefis

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L'Oreal Cuts Carbon Dioxide Emissions; Improves Environmental Profile Of New Products April 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST L'Oreal said it has reduced the CO2 emissions from its production process by 50 percent in absolute terms, compared with a 2005 baseline. One year after launching its Sharing Beauty sustainability initiative in 2014, the company said 67 percent of new products come with an “improved environmental or social profile.” Also, L'Oreal said it has created 54,000 jobs for people from poor communities. "L'Oreal reduces CO2 emissions of its production by 50%", L’Oréal, April 16, 2015, © L’Oréal

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Pa. Meat Processor Finds Ways To Recycle Or Re-Use All Waste Matter April 13, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A Cargill meat processing plant in Hazleton, Pa., has completed a program to recycle plastic, burn unrecyclable plastic to produce energy, and render food waste into other food products, completely avoiding landfills. The 225,000-square-foot plant with 600 employees produces 10 million pounds of beef, pork and ground meat products monthly. In 2012, the plant sent 1,500 tons of waste to local landfills, including plastic, bio-solids, paper and other materials. But after a stepped-up recycling program, a third-party certification company verified the facility's landfill-free status in late March after reviewing documentation and performing a three-day on-site audit. Mike Martin, "Cargill Hazleton meat plant spurns garbage trucks; becomes company's first verified landfill-free facility", News release, Cargill, April 13, 2015, © Cargill, Incorporated

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Unilever Requires Supply Chains To Commit To Anti-Deforestation Policy April 8, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever has told suppliers that all packaging materials containing wood fiber need to be traceable “from certified and known sources by 2020.” The move is part of an effort by the company to stop global deforestation in its supply chains by ensuring that paper and board packaging is sustainably sourced by the end of 2015. According to the company, sustainably sourced paper and board increased to 87 percent in 2014, up from 62 percent in 2013. Unilever research has found that 75 percent of consumers would be more likely to buy a product if it was made from sustainably sourced ingredients. "New Wood Fibre Sourcing Policy aims to accelerate actions to halt deforestation", News release, Unilever, April 08, 2015, © Unilever

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P&G Joins Flexible Film Recycling Group April 8, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble Co. joined the Flexible Film Recycling Group, according to the American Chemistry Council. Driving growth in the recycling of flexible polyethylene film, wraps, and bags, FFRG played a role in expanding the recovery of post-consumer plastic film by 11 percent, or 116 million pounds, to reach 1.14 billion pounds in 2013. FFRG has supported the Sustainable Packaging Coalition's “store drop-off” campaign for plastic film packaging through its partnership initiatives. "Procter & Gamble Joins National Effort to Recycle Flexible Plastic Wraps, Bags", Marketwired, April 08, 2015, © Marketwired L.P.

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Hilton Hotels Announces Animal Welfare Policy In Its Supply Chain April 6, 2015: 12:00 AM EST In a joint statement with the Humane Society of the U.S., hotel chain Hilton Worldwide announced it would eliminate caged egg-laying chickens and gestation crates for breeding pigs from its supply chain within two years. Affected by the announcement are 19 countries and all hotels in the Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Conrad Hotels and Resorts, Canopy and DoubleTree. They will have to switch all egg usage to cage-free by December 31, 2017. All pork products must be purchased from suppliers that house breeding pigs in groups rather than gestation crates by the end of 2018. A Humane Society spokesman said the Hilton commitment “will substantially improve countless animals’ lives.” "Hilton Worldwide Commits To Improving Animal Welfare In Supply Chain", News release, Humane Society of the U.S., April 06, 2015, © The Humane Society of the U.S.

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Membership Model Of Grocery Delivery Could Be A Game-Changer For Industry April 1, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A report from BI Intelligence says that the trick to succeeding as an online grocery delivery service is to make it membership-based. The membership strategy, based on Costco’s model, is being applied successfully by several companies, not the least of which is Amazon, and could prove a disruptive force in the $600 billion retail grocery industry. The main benefits of the membership model include (for the business): repeat customers and lower per-order delivery fees; and (for the consumer):  guaranteed fresh food from the local supermarket and less time spent in-store. The report looks at the grocery delivery services of Amazon, Instacart, Shipt and Thrive Market. Cooper Smith, "Membership-based delivery services are beginning to disrupt the $600 billion-a-year grocery industry", Business Insider, April 01, 2015, © Business Insider Inc.

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Freezing Helps Cut Food Waste, U.K. Ad Campaign Says March 25, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A British frozen food firm has partnered with a waste reduction advocacy group to fund a program to educate consumers about cutting food waste by freezing. The iFreeze campaign wants European consumers to know that households waste an average of €260 of food each year and freezing food can save money and prevent waste. The campaign will launch in April with TV and print ads, online tips and on-package advice. The Iglo Group has kicked in £3.7 million to fund the campaign, which is co-sponsored by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP). Laurence Gibbons, "Iglo pumps £3.7M into frozen fight on food waste", News release, Iglo, March 25, 2015, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Unilever Partners With Greenredeem To Promote Sustainability In UK February 18, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Unilever UK partnered with Greenredeem, a company that promotes sustainability, to launch an initiative aimed at encouraging consumers to recycle and support other environment-friendly activities. As part of the long-term partnership, the companies will support partner charities by offering rewards from Unilever's lineup of household products. Also, the partnership aims to support the EU's goal of achieving a 50 percent rate of recycling by 2020. "Unilever and Greenredeem announce long term partnership", Unilever, February 18, 2015, © Unilever

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Procter & Gamble Partners With Constellation To Build Biomass Plant In Georgia February 12, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Procter & Gamble Co. partnered with Exelon Corp.'s subsidiary Constellation to develop a 50-megawatt biomass plant that will supply steam to P&G's paper manufacturing facility in Albany, Ga. Expected to increase P&G's use of renewable energy, the proposed biomass plant will help the consumer goods company achieve its goal of sourcing 30 percent of its power requirements from renewable sources by 2020. In addition to providing P&G with steam, the biomass plant will also generate electricity for local utility Georgia Power. "Procter & Gamble and Constellation Announce One of Nation’s Largest Biomass Renewable Energy Plants", Procter & Gamble , February 12, 2015, © Procter & Gamble

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