Marshall Chan, Author at NextGenSustainables

Reducing Food Waste in Commercial Kitchens: Goodman Fielder’s Initiative

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Summary: Goodman Fielder aims to reduce food waste by half in commercial kitchens by 2030, boosting sustainability and cutting costs. Goodman Fielder Ltd has launched a major initiative focused on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens across Australia. Studies show that foodservice venues in Australia waste around a quarter of a million tonnes of food […]

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China Carbon Intensity Reduction: Business Opportunities and Climate Goals

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Summary: China’s carbon intensity reduction targets create new business opportunities in clean energy and efficiency as climate policies strengthen. China faces significant challenges in achieving its 2030 China carbon intensity reduction goals under the Paris Agreement. Although progress has slowed recently, stronger targets and innovative business solutions can help the country meet these climate commitments.

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Washington Cannabis Packaging Waste: Environmental Impact and Solutions

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Summary: Washington cannabis packaging waste grows due to strict laws. Learn about environmental impacts and solutions for sustainable packaging in cannabis industry. The rapidly expanding cannabis market in Washington state faces a significant environmental issue. Strict laws designed to ensure child safety, enforcing thick, multi-layered plastic containers that protect children but increase plastic waste. Strict

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How Smart Labels Reduce Food Waste and Boost Sustainability

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Summary: Smart labels reduce food waste by providing real-time freshness data to consumers and retailers for better food management. Food waste is a pressing global challenge, with about one-third of all food produced lost every year. Smart labels reduce food waste by offering an innovative solution across the entire supply chain—from farms to consumers’ refrigerators.

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EU Plastic Pellet Pollution Rules: Key Regulations, Challenges, and Business Opportunities

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Summary: EU plastic pellet pollution rules target microplastic leakage with new regulations, business prospects, and environmental impact concerns. The European Union has implemented binding EU plastic pellet pollution rules to tackle the release of up to 184,000 metric tons of plastic pellets every year into the environment. These regulations have set a new standard for

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Deep Sea Mining Regulation: How US Executive Orders Impact Global Governance

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Summary: US executive orders challenge global deep sea mining regulation, raising environmental concerns and business opportunities in mineral extraction. Deep sea mining regulation is becoming a pivotal issue in global environmental and business arenas. This process involves extracting valuable minerals from the ocean floor. The Metals Company’s (TMC) recent bid to gain US government approval

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Sustainable Packaging Solutions Europe: Sonoco Unveils GREENCAN and EnviroCan at Vitafoods 2025

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Summary: Sonoco presents sustainable packaging solutions Europe at Vitafoods 2025 with GREENCAN and EnviroCan eco-friendly paperboard containers. Sonoco Europe will showcase its sustainable packaging solutions Europe at Vitafoods Europe 2025. The event, held in Barcelona from May 20-22, highlights Sonoco’s latest eco-friendly innovations designed for the health, nutrition, and supplements industries. Sonoco introduces GREENCAN and

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Huhtamaki's $18 million deal aims to enhance footprint in fibre-based egg packaging solutions across North America

Huhtamaki Strengthens North American Presence with Moulded Fibre Packaging Acquisition of Zellwin Farms

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Summary: Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms, boosting sustainable moulded fibre packaging solutions in North America to meet rising renewable packaging demand. Huhtamaki, a leader in sustainable packaging, has completed a strategic moulded fibre packaging acquisition by acquiring Zellwin Farms, a Florida-based producer of moulded fibre packaging. This $18 million deal enhances Huhtamaki’s footprint in fibre-based egg

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Stora Enso Renewable Packaging Restructure to Boost Sustainability and Efficiency

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Summary: Stora Enso restructures to strengthen its renewable packaging focus and improve sustainability with a leaner, efficient business model. Finnish packaging leader Stora Enso is undergoing a major restructure to enhance its focus on renewable packaging. This strategic shift prioritizes sustainability by creating a leaner organizational model with seven profit and loss accountable business areas.

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