Banyan Tree Samui strengthens community partnerships through sustainable artisan retail
The luxury resort has partnered with local weavers to sell handcrafted bags at its on-site gallery, exemplifying hospitality's potential to create economic opportunities for artisans while preserving cultural heritage and traditional production methods.
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Tesco and Olio rescue 100 million meals from food waste
Tesco and food-sharing platform Olio have collectively rescued the equivalent of 100 million meals from store waste since 2020 through a hyper-local volunteer network, demonstrating scalable model for converting unsold retail inventory into community food access across 400,000 UK households.
How Thailand’s restaurant industry is embracing sustainable sourcing practices
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Puregold integrates sustainability across operations through waste reduction
The Philippine supermarket chain has launched sustainability initiatives including a sachet-collection program, community education partnerships, and GRI-based ESG reporting, positioning the 794-store chain as a leader in Philippine grocery retail sustainability.
Seafood industry commitments to fish welfare lag behind measurable outcomes, FAIRR Index shows
An assessment of 20 leading seafood companies reveals a significant gap between animal welfare policy commitments and actual outcomes, with the sector averaging just 26% in animal welfare performance, despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and operational risks from high mortality events.
