Supermarket chains across Europe are cutting back on plastic by selling Eosta’s laser-branded fruit and vegetables to customers. Shying away from plastic packaging, the minimalist labelling increases sales by catering to eco-friendly attitudes and reducing waste of bulk-packaged produce.

As the destructive effects of irresponsible sourcing gain more of the public's attention, Mars has pledged to create a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain. With ethical practices driving boycotts, people expect brands to take a stand on social issues and to be transparent about their processes.

Food production has a bigger impact on the planet than anything else humans do, yet for all the natural resources spent, it’s estimated that a third of all food is squandered. Toast Ale is attempting to tackle the problem of wastage in a novel way – by making craft beer out of surplus bread.

Germany has a big problem when it comes to food wastage, which is contributing to the country’s carbon emissions. That’s why SirPlus, a supermarket that only sells ‘rescued food’, has been created, helping people minimise their impact on the environment while picking up their groceries.