Organisations

Future of Environmental Labelling for Food Products

There is growing debate about the future of environmental labelling in the food industry. The first debate concerns number of eco-labelling schemes; the EU plans to introduce legislation to curb the number of labels in the market place. The second debate concerns the disparity between environmental impact ratings of existing schemes. Ecovia Intelligence believes the way forward is consolidation of existing labels and harmonisation of impact measurement methods.

In the field with Dominic Sett: understanding flood impacts and local perception on flood risks and adaptation

Many urban regions across the globe are affected by floods. One region that is particularly prone to flooding is Central Viet Nam, which suffered from severe flood impacts in 2020. In the context of its FloodAdaptVN project, UNU-EHS along with partners from Germany and Viet Nam conducts research to better understand current and future flood risks and identify adaptation options. More information about the project is available here.

Think7 Japan Summit Delivers Policy Solutions to Bridge G7 and G20

Economic Development, Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals

Paper sector, a pioneer in food safety, updates its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines

The newly published GMP guidelines aim to support the demand of the market and customers for increased product safety. The document builds on the achievements of a sector which has early on opted for an approach minimising contamination risks and allowing for transparent and independent assessment.

Beginning with the end in mind

By Andrew McCaffery, Chief Strategy Officer at Ecoveritas

Ahead of the UN's second International Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on establishing a global plastic pollution treaty, it will be no surprise that we're advocating for legally binding global rules and comprehensive circular economy measures – a unique opportunity to accelerate systems change and end plastic pollution.

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste draft regulations accused of falling short of uniform policymaking regarding eCommerce

By Elena Rotzokou, Global EPR Researcher at Ecoveritas

Anticipation, excitement, and even confusion came upon the packaging world when the most recent draft proposal on EU rules on Packaging and Packaging Waste was leaked online this past April. Although the proposal is multi-faceted and thorough, encouraging legislative action across vital areas like reuse, recycling, consumption reduction, sorting and waste collection, labelling, and modulated fees, eCommerce remains a grey area.

EPR a key provision for inclusion in UN's Global Plastics Treaty - Ecoveritas

Leading environmental compliance specialist, Ecoveritas has called on the world leaders set to gather in Paris this week for the UN's second International Negotiating Committee (INC-2) to count Extended Producer Responsibility among the key provisions for inclusion to ensure circularity.

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia to Accelerate Green Transition, Digital Transformation

The World Economic Forum and the Government of Malaysia have established the first Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR Malaysia) in the Asia-Pacific region

C4IR Malaysia will focus on the digital economy, the energy transition and digital transformation
The Prime Minister of Malaysia and the President of the World Economic Forum open the launch event today

EPR in 2023 and beyond

By Elena Rotzokou Global EPR Researcher

Elena Rotzokou is Global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Researcher at Ecoveritas. She came to Ecoveritas immediately after completing a master’s degree in English at the University of Oxford.

Growth Summit 2023: Job Creation and Reskilling Must Be Central to Growth in the Age of Uncertainty, Advancing AI and the Green Transition

Leaders and experts call for a new agenda to drive inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth

The Forum releases new data on the economic outlook and the future of jobs
Efforts to increase growth and create jobs must take into account profound changes in the economic landscape – advancing AI, greater localization and the green transition
Over 20 high-impact initiatives were advanced at the summit, with a focus on education, skills, health and jobs

EPR for Packaging set to dominate Environmental Packaging Summit

Leading environmental compliance data specialist Ecoveritas will be represented at next month's Environmental Packaging Summit by Chief Strategy Officer, Andrew McCaffery.