Cutting down on waste across Asia Pacific
In our increasingly busy, instant-gratification culture, we are consuming more than ever, but there is also more rhetoric than ever before about the impact of these behaviours on the environment....
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What’s trending: World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is a global day of celebration and collaboration aimed at preventing plastic pollution by encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. As Mintel highlighted ocean pollution as a key...
View ArticleIndia edges up with green packaging
With the aim to be plastic-free, the state government of Maharashtra and a few other states in India have banned single-use plastics. This has led to packaging converters as well as brands across the...
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Thought Bubble: Plastic waste in Asia Pacific
There’s been a big focus on plastic waste recently with companies around the world uniting to address the issue. Here, Mintel’s expert analysts share their thoughts on the issue of plastic waste in...
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Q&A plastic: Why it’s not fantastic for oceans
Over the last two months, Mintel volunteers took part in beach cleans organised in association with the Marine Conservation Society at Herne Bay, Kent. The experience, which you can read about here,...
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4 companies rethinking plastic across Asia
Plastic waste is an issue that is under major scrutiny in Asia. In fact, Asia is home to some of the world’s major contributors of plastic waste, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and...
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US Retail Radar: Fashion is going green
Earth Day is a time when we reflect on our daily habits and consider what we can do to help our planet. Perhaps that means practicing composting, ensuring we’re responsibly recycling or reconsidering...
View ArticleTackling plastic pollution in India
As India’s 16th prime minister was sworn into office in the last week of May, 7,000 handmade carry bags made from waste plastic were distributed during the ceremony. Ahead of the World Environment Day...
View ArticleRethinking plastic in the Philippines
Unilever Philippines recently piloted its ‘All Things Hair Refillery’ refilling stations in three popular shopping malls in Manila for its top haircare brands Sunsilk, Creamsilk, Dove and TRESemmé....
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What retailers can learn from Lushs packaging-free stores
In early 2019, Lush opened its first packaging-free ‘Naked’ store in the UK, a radical new format from the brand and one that ties into a number of emerging trends – from sustainability to waterless...
View Article[WATCH] Packaging Unmasked: The state of refillable packaging
Mintel packaging expert David Luttenberger shares his perspective on package innovations now, in the year to come, and in the post-COVID-19 future. In this video, we look at the future of in-store...
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Consumer perspectives on eco-friendly packaging: An Indian context
Although some three-quarters of Indian consumers (75%) recognise the importance of protecting the environment, this doesn’t always reflect in their actions. Only a small handful of consumers (15%)...
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