Last year, two schoolgirls set up a petition to urge McDonald’s and Burger King to stop giving out plastic toys with children's meals. Now, the activism of the two British girls is finally paying off as now both fast-food chains have pledged to remove plastic toys from their … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to remove plastic from its Happy Meal toys
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This green-minded denim brand makes incredibly sustainable jeans
As the fashion industry is under hefty consumer pressure to rethink its polluting production practices, some retailers are showing some commendable progress towards infusing sustainability into their garments. Take ÉTICA, for example, a Los Angeles-based denim brand that takes … [Read more...] about This green-minded denim brand makes incredibly sustainable jeans
Lego to make its iconic plastic building bricks 100% sustainable by 2030
Despite the world’s increasing aversion towards plastic these days because of its harmful impact on the environment, Danish toymaker Lego, famous for its multi-colored plastic building bricks, remains a raging success. Even so, the company has recently vowed to make all of its … [Read more...] about Lego to make its iconic plastic building bricks 100% sustainable by 2030
Patagonia will teach its customers how to prolong the life of their garments
Patagonia sets the bar high when it comes to making clothes last as long as possible. But The outdoor gear retailer not only resells its own used clothes through its Worn Wear program but also hosts repair events around the world, where people can bring their favorite Patagonia … [Read more...] about Patagonia will teach its customers how to prolong the life of their garments
McDonald’s and Starbucks are getting on the reusable cups wagon
Starbuck’s and McDonald’s blow through billions of disposable cups a year, feeding them into a never-ending stream of plastic waste. But in the future, when you order a coffee from them, it could be served in the same cup you used a few months ago. That’s the vision behind the … [Read more...] about McDonald’s and Starbucks are getting on the reusable cups wagon