Billion-dollar company Aramark, based in Philadelphia, has committed to downscaling the use of non-recyclable plastic in its operations by 2022. Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms. To implement its promise to limit plastic use across its worldwide foodservice operations, action will be taken in all 19 countries where it serves 2 […]

London’s First Vegan Zero-Waste Market Launches in Kensington

London’s first vegan zero-waste market Zero Mkt London is due to take place this September in the Millenium Gloucester Hotel in Kensington. All proceedings from the animal product and single-use plastic-free event will be donated to animal advocacy organization Animal Equality. Additionally, any food leftovers will be given to City Harvest, an organization that provides food […]

Vancouver Bans Plastic Straws, Plans to Go Zero Waste By 2040

Vancouver is set to become the first major Canadian city to ban single-use plastic straws, polystyrene cups, and take-out containers. Representatives voted unanimously on the ban last week. According to a press release, the plastic straw ban is part of the city’s new Zero Waste 2040 initiative. The campaign is the first comprehensive, city-wide zero waste plan […]

UK’s Biggest Vegan Zero Waste Festival Let’s You Party While You Save the Planet

The largest zero-waste festival in the UK, No Planet B, is set to be held in August. The festival will feature an extensive line-up of vegan food, Stroud News and Journal reported. The event brings together innovative food experiences and ideas surrounding environmental awareness and sustainability. The co-founder and creative director of the festival, Maudie […]

Miyoko’s Kitchen to Ditch Plastic in Vegan Butter Packaging

Miyoko’s Kitchen, a vegan company that specializes in making plant-based cheeses, is taking their commitment to protecting the planet a step further by opting for eco-friendly packaging for their butter. In an announcement, the company revealed that its vegan European-Style Cultured Butter will now be wrapped in eco-friendly vegan wax paper rather than plastic vacuum packaging and […]

Vegan ‘Blue Apron’ Style Meal Delivery Brand Goes Zero Waste

A vegan meal delivery startup in Oakland, Calif., has made a breakthrough in the food delivery industry. The Planted Table promises to deliver fresh, vegan meals with zero waste. For many, meal deliveries have become the norm. With companies such as Blue Apron and Purple Carrot, consumers do not lack for options when looking for […]

Vegan Shoe Brand Expands Line With Zero-Waste Slip-Ons

Native Shoes is placing themselves at the forefront of shoe innovation with a new line of zero waste, vegan slip-on shoes: the Jefferson 2.0. This new no-waste collection features high and low top styles, no lace-tying required. The elasticity of the materials allows the wearer to slide their foot ‘in and out like a sock,’ […]

Plastic Straws To Be Banned in All Restaurants Across England

Every day, around 500 million disposable straws are used and thrown away. This is enough to fill 127 school buses or wrap around the circumference of the planet two and a half times. However, this figure is set for a drastic decline. Now, thanks to campaigners, the UK’s Environment Secretary Michael Gove will announce a […]