Food companies’ ‘deplastification’ efforts too slow, say NGOs

A new report on the environmental footprint of nine French corporations says despite having green strategies in place, single-use plastic is a persistent issue

French food and beverage companies are more aware of the risks associated with an over-reliance on plastics, but are not taking appropriate action to counter the problem, according to a report by Surfrider Europe and Zero Waste France. The non-profits measured the progress of nine consumer groups targeted by ClientEarth last year.