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A recent survey by the Australian Marine Conservation Society found something shocking: supermarkets are actually charging more per kilo for loose fruits and vegetables compared to their plastic-packaged counterparts. You’d think that wouldn’t be the case, but people who are trying to reduce their consumption of plastic are having their wallets punished for it.  In the wake of that report, Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek acknowledged the need for regulatory reforms, emphasising the importance of holding suppliers and retailers accountable for excessive packaging.  Because plastics-free packaging is possible, and customers don’t need to bear the cost of them. We know...

On the 8th and 9th of November, Carriageworks, on Gadigal Land in Sydney, will play host to the leading conference for ethical, regenerative and social impact businesses. If you’ve ever wanted to feel good about what businesses can do for society, then dropping into Purpose 2023 is the way to do it.  As a business that is looking to have a positive impact on society, Good & Fugly is proud to support Purpose! We’ve signed on as one of the food & beverage partners, and for all of our readers, there’s a discount to attend Purpose in return! What will...

In a world faced with the imminent threat of climate change, two passionate women, Lucy Bell and Lucy Leonardi, have joined forces to do their bit to tackle the enormous challenge of food waste, which contributes to climate change in a big way.  Their collaborative effort has resulted in the creation of a remarkable book, called Foodwise. This book is all about helping children to love their veggies, thanks to amazing stories and even better recipes. The two Lucys understand that if we are going to fight food waste, helping children fully appreciate and respect what they eat is going...

How Good & Fugly Helps Farmers And Growers Life for farmers and growers is anything but a walk in the park. The past few years have seen Mother Nature unleash her wild side, dishing out floods and fires, both of which have devastated farms across the nation.  And now, the Bureau of Meteorology has sounded the alarm with an El Niño climate pattern looming, promising even more weather extremes.  Adding to the battle with the elements, farmers also have to contend with the relentless surge in commodity prices and interest rates. These economic factors are making the farm-to-table journey increasingly costly....