Image of three women looking at the camera with text 'H&M conscious exclusive' underneath it saying 'H&M being sued for greenwashing. The claim statesthat their 'Conscious Collection' marketing is 'misleading' and 'falsified'

11th August: weekly news roundup

by Lydia on 11/08/2022 No comments

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

Two men standing infront of a container of mixed trash. The text reads: Thailand orders imported waste to be shipped back to Australia. 130 ton container declared as "paper" discovered to contain general municipal waste.

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

Graphic showing 'plastic promises' by an unnamed company. The text reading '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.

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 group are sitting in a restaurant as a waitress delivers them food. The text reads '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.

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

Photo with two thai girls smiling at the camera. The text reads 'Trash Hero Koh Phangan featured in eco-tourim travel guide. Sustainable travel witers join a beach cleanup on the Thai island'

Sustainable travel writers join a beach cleanup on the Thai island. Read their story here

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