All Plastic articles – Page 16
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NewsScottish deposit return scheme to face legal action from retailers
Lawyers working on behalf of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation have issued a pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland (CSL)
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NewsClimate change NGO Wrap goes global with Australian launch
Wrap already has operations in 40 countries but this is its first office outside of the UK
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NewsMüller launches new packaging to cut 500 tonnes of plastic
Müller has converted 75% of its cream volume to rPET pots that are 100% recyclable and contain 82% recycled material
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NewsRefill Coalition trials not rolling out this year
The Grocer has learned the rollout of the refill solution is now planning to go live in the first quarter of 2023
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Analysis and FeaturesAre we one step closer to an eco-measure for food items?
Oxford scientists have analysed 57,000 multi-ingredient products - but the study has faced criticism
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NewsDomestos rolls out 50% recycled plastic bottles across core bleach range
The bottles used high-quality recycled resin to ensure strength and durability, said Domestos
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NewsWelsh government proposes ban on single-use plastics
Wales was the first UK nation to introduce a single-use plastic bag charge at 5p per bag
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NewsFreshways to ditch coloured milk bottle caps in major recycling move
The switch follows similar moves by Waitrose and Aldi this year
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NewsAldi trialling clear milk bottle caps to improve recyclability
The discounter is removing green caps from its British semi-skimmed standard milk in favour of clear ones
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NewsBrits confused by deposit return scheme concept, research shows
A poll of 2,000 adults found households were already struggling to understand existing recycling schemes
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Comment and OpinionDo booming disposable vape sales spell disaster for the environment?
With sales rocketing, the sector faces a problem with the recycling of its lithium batteries, not to mention plastic waste
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Comment and OpinionEnd of Tesco’s Loop trial shows reusable packaging isn’t a catch-all solution
When assessing the environmental credentials of any packaging, we must remember that every decision in the logistics chain contributes to the overall picture, says Andy Barnetson of the CPI
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NewsIceland develops recyclable paper packaging for frozen seafood
It is said to be one of the world’s first paper recyclable packaging solutions for frozen food
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Comment and OpinionRefill or prefill: which is best in the reusable packaging quest?
The number of green initiatives being discarded or watered down amid the cost of living crisis is growing
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NewsPlastic bag use down 97% since charges introduced, new figures show
The data suggest the war on plastic bags is back on track after being dealt a major blow during the pandemic
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NewsTesco winds up Loop reusable packaging trial
The supermarket launched its Loop trial in 10 stores in September last year
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NewsDelamere relaunches goats milk line with new Combidome packaging
The supplier said the new format offered the best sustainability performance of a carton, while improving the functionality and pourability of a bottle
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NewsIceland removes website reference to plastic and palm oil pledges after criticism from campaigners
The Changing Markets Foundation called for Iceland’s sustainability website to be updated to reflect that its plastic and palm oil pledges were not being met
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy is the Scottish DRS such a headache for convenience retailers and wholesalers, and what can they do?
Scotland’s DRS plans, which are due to be implemented next year, have sparked outrage from wholesalers and convenience retailers, who claim they are unfair on smaller stores and could even limit consumer choice
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NewsTesco scraps soft drinks multipacks in bid to slash plastic use
Tesco said it would sell individual cans at the same price per unit as multibuys and would allow customers to mix and match different products