Finnish supermarket chain S-market has launched its ‘Happy Hour’, when prices are slashed on food nearing its expiry date. By giving people a tight time frame to rescue food from being tossed in the bin, S-market is turning an eco-friendly act into an adrenaline rush.

Chipotle has launched a clothing range using organic cotton and dye made from avocado pits sourced from the chain’s restaurants. With people eager to reduce waste in both the fashion and food industries, Chipotle’s line is an example of how brands can wear their eco values on their sleeve.

Britons are feeling increasingly passionate about reducing their food waste footprint and buying from more ethical brands. Community-focussed app Too Good To Go is helping diners eat in a more sustainable way, connecting them with popular restaurants and cafes that want to shift their leftovers.

Instead of the coronavirus pandemic being the ‘great leveller’, it has highlighted the number of people who deal with food insecurity. Working to get meals to vulnerable Londoners, The Felix Project uses surplus restaurant and supermarket food to fight food poverty in the capital.