ecological footprint
Barley-based plastic – one hundred percent biodegradable material
• A new ecological material, made from barley starch mixed with fibers from sugar beet waste, sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen - a durable material that...
MKOR study – 38% of Romanians are concerned about their impact on the environment
• A recent study conducted by MKOR reveals that a significant segment of the Romanian population shows concern for the impact on the environment when making purchases. • These consumers are called Consumers...
Ecolabelling at COP28
• Climate impact labels are applied to 2.500 food products in five Carrefour stores in Dubai, including Expo City, where the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is being held. The...
The 27 EU countries are exceeding their biocapacity, largely due to the food industry
• The food industry contributes significantly to the damage to the ecosystem, often putting enormous pressure on its biocapacity. Biocapacity is the quality of an area to support human life...
What consumers want from sustainable food and drink
• A new study suggests that Europeans are "highly motivated" to buy sustainable food. How can brands best convey this characteristic of products? And, in the context of a crisis of...
Producers' Dilemma: Clean Labels or Extended Shelf Life?
• In the era of sustainability and rising ingredient and energy prices, reducing waste by extending food shelf life is more important than ever. But what are the implications of this…
Eco-labelling in EU member states
• The European Commission proposes to limit the market entry of new eco-labelling systems, in response to concerns about consumer confusion and mistrust. Ecolabelling, which measures the environmental impact of...