The Jar

London faces a severe single-use plastic water bottle problem. Residents consume over 1 billion plastic water bottles every year, averaging around 175 bottles per person. These bottles make up almost 50% of single-use plastic pollution in the River Thames, posing a serious threat to marine life. Between 2016 and 2021 alone, more than 135,000 plastic bottles were removed from the river. As sustainability becomes an increasing priority, London businesses are finally rethinking everyday choices...

Food waste is a huge problem in London. Across the capital, food waste is a challenge faced by hundreds of companies, from workplaces and warehouses to shops and shared venues. London produces nearly 2 million tonnes of food waste every year, with a value of over £2.5 billion. In many workplaces, the issue comes down to everyday habits: overstocked cupboards, over-ordered catering, and snack supplies that go untouched. Perfectly good items are thrown away every day across the city,...