Our roundup of the weeks most important stories
H&M being sued for greenwashing
The claim states that their ‘Conscious Collection’ marketing is “misleading” and “falsified”. It has even been claimed that parts of the collection are more damaging to the environment than the regular products. Find out more here
Thailand orders imported waste to be shipped back to Australia
130 ton container declared as “paper” discovered to contain 20-30% general municipal waste – which under current law is not allowed to be shipped into Thailand. Read the full story here
Two-thirds of pledges to reduce plastic fail or are dropped
An investigation into companies’ “plastic promises” shows how Danone and others fail to deliver. Find out more about what these companies have done and how it compares to their promises here
New guide shows restaurants how to go plastic-free
A free, step-by-step handbook to help food & drink establishments be part of the solution on plastic waste. Find it here and don’t forget to share it with any restaurant owners you know!
Trash Hero Koh Phangan featured in eco-tourism travel guide
Sustainable travel writers join a beach cleanup on the Thai island. Read their story here
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