Regulation
Commentary: Does The Miyoko’s Creamery Lawsuit Verdict Spell The End of Plant-Based Labelling Restrictions?
Last week, vegan dairy company Miyoko’s Creamery won a lawsuit against the State of California that banned them from using terms like “butter” and “lactose-free”. Will that mean big animal and dairy companies will halt law fights against plant-based alternatives?…
Australia’s new Regulations to Boost Low-Emission Tech
The Australian government has this week given a regulatory - and financial - boost to development of new low-emission technologies under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The government has provided $192m in funding to help support low-emissions technology projects…
Pregis Obtains DIN CERTCO Industrial Compostable Certification
On Wednesday, DIN CERTCO, an independent certification agency based in Berlin, Germany, gave Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, their industrial compostable certification in accordance with EN 13432 for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products. …
Prague Bets On A Circular Economy
On July 19, the Czech capital announced its plans to expand their RE-USE project. The project, which was established last year, consists of centres for the reuse of second- hand items, instead of sending them directly to landfills, in order…
France’s New Climate Law Fails To Impress Activists
France passed a new climate law on Tuesday that would affect transport, housing and food industries, but environmental activists say it’s not enough. A board of 150 citizens worked for months on the legislation, but critics say that the president,…
National Food Strategy Sets out Guidelines for a Greener Food System
A new review from the National Food Strategy has called for the UK government to take a more targeted approach to make the agricultural sector more environmentally sound. The report, which was commissioned by the Government in 2020, was published…