Data suggest that Irish people believe recycling correctly is the first step to driving environmental change. However, with recent research also demonstrating that people are confused about how best to actually recycle, there are opportunities for brands to make this process easier to understand.

The healthcare system is full of single-use plastic, an eco-issue that Cabinet Health wants to address. Launching a refillable glass bottle and prescriptions delivered in home-compostable packaging, the Cabinet Health Rx system uses plastic prevention tactics for optimum sustainable ease.

The South Australian government has announced a timeline for its goal of phasing out single-use plastics. Bans will come into effect between 2023 and 2025 on various products, including cotton buds and coffee cups, with much of the public supporting the eco-friendly changes.

In preparation for COP28, the Rainforest Alliance has launched a campaign to promote optimism and the power of collective action in combating climate change. Taking a lighthearted approach, it highlights inner cynicism as one of the biggest universal impediments to climate engagement.