Adidas hits major sustainable milestone with 50% recycled polyester in 2020
Adidas has reached a major sustainability milestone as it announces that the share of recycled polyester in all its products will “exceed 50 per cent for the first time” in…
Amazon to deploy 10,000 electric delivery vehicles in India despite growing tensions
Amazon has revealed plans to deploy a fleet of 10,000 electric delivery vehicles in India by 2025 amid a troubled push into the market.
The online giant said on Monday…
M&S launches packaging-free concept encouraging users to bring their own containers
M&S has launched a packaging-free aisle at its newly refurbished food hall in Hedge End marking its latest sustainability push.
Customers at the 25,000sq ft food hall, which reopened after…
H&M launches “smart” recycling bins to collect shoppers old clothes
H&M is set to install “smart” recycling bins across its stores in a bid to encourage more shoppers to use its Garment Collecting initiative and donate their old clothes.
The…
Tesco to add environmental impact warnings to food
Tesco will launch a new metric on 20 of its most popular own-brand items to warn customers of the products’ environmental impact.
As part of a collaboration with WWF, Tesco…
H&M launches 2nd rental service in China with Cos
H&M is launching a new clothing rental service in China for its upmarket fashion brand Cos, weeks after launching a similar service in Sweden.
Cos is partnering with China’s biggest…
H&M rolls out bicycle delivery service
H&M is set to start delivering orders via bicycle in over 30 cities in its latest push to establish its sustainability credentials.
The fast fashion retailer has launched a pilot…
Avocados with high-tech edible coating doubling shelf life go on sale in EU
Avocados treated with a high-tech edible coating which doubles their shelf life and does away with the need for plastic wrapping will go on sale across Europe this week.
Apeel…
Ikea invests in returns management start-up amid push to “become a circular business”
Ikea has invested in returns management start-up Optoro amid plans to “become a circular business by 2030”.
Optoro’s technology, which helps retailers manage and resell returns while reducing waste, will…
Ikea ramps up carbon neutral plans
Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group has extended its commitments for eco stores, setting aside £171 million in green energy and sustainable practices.
The furniture retailer will be spending half of…