When it come to companies I prefer to find and promote the good practices they have, though some companies have none!

Nestle have made great strides in the UK festive, and everyday, sweet retail market. Easter Eggs had plastic-free card packages for the tinfoil wrapped items. Christmas this year will have similar Selection Box and large card drum, for loose sweets. Their everyday Smarties packs are card only. With Cadbury, who managed similar efforts this year, the UK market has been changed forever.

I must also mention Schogetten, from Germany, who supply card/tinfoil wrapped chocolate for enthusiasts, and others.

Highlighting such positive moves in business has value since our individual efforts are insufficient to achieve the sustainable goal we have.

I leave the negatives to others to give the total picture.

Hi Beth,

The plastic bottle issue, and a baby milk problem in the UK at least, are real 'Bad' aspects which need to be aired. Easy profits from bottled water have encouraged many players into the market and this is a big challenge to overturn.

Is there a water issue in some areas of the US which would justify the bottled type or are adequate local supplies available everywhere?

Of course, I follow your topics and agree with the anti- plastic bottled water viewpoint. I have never bought one myself, simply because it is a waste of money.