All Plastic articles – Page 34
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NewsHarrods replaces signature plastic carrier bag with paper version
The luxury retailer is replacing the plastic bag with a 100% recyclable, sustainably sourced paper one
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Analysis & FeaturesHow dairy drinks brands are making packs more sustainable
Tackling plastic is a top priority for suppliers across the UK grocery market and dairy drinks are no exception. So what are brands doing to make packs more sustainable?
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NewsPG Tips now fully plant-based as Unilever completes removal of overwrap
The transition had ‘already made an impact’ with ‘46 tonnes of plastic saved from the overwrap being removed’, said Unilever
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NewsButlers unveils new farmhouse cheese brand This is Proper
The new ‘purpose-driven’ range is made using traditional methods and uses the cheesemaker’s 100% recyclable packaging
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NewsHeinz launches new babyfood pouches fit for kerbside recycling
The move comes as part of Heinz’s global commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
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NewsSupermarkets need to do more to reduce plastic use, study shows
Nearly half of shoppers pointed to the lack of alternatives to plastic packaging as a major obstacle
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NewsTesco brings forward in-store soft plastic recycling scheme
Customers will be able to return soft plastics at all large Tesco stores from today
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NewsBottle Up water to roll into Morrisons stores
The deal will see its reusable pre-filled water bottles roll into over 300 stores
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NewsYoplait unveils new Yop chocolate variant as a ‘permissible treat’
The NPD goes on sale in Asda on 23 August and is pitched as a ‘permissible treat’ for teens
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Comment & OpinionIt’s no joke: Yoplait caught on hop by comedian over Yop plastic pack shift
A commendable move, certainly. But one rendered less so by the fact Yoplait was seemingly strong-armed into the change by comedian Joe Lycett
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NewsYop announces plastic packaging revamp after Joe Lycett TV stunt
Lycett staged a ‘walk out’ on Channel 4 show Steph’s Packed Lunch in July to highlight the difficulties with recycling white PET plastic
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NewsCo-op advertises soft plastics recycling scheme outside rival stores
Co-op is hoping to communicate that its recycling scheme accepts plastic purchased in any shop
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NewsThe Bluebeards Revenge unveils shaving refill range as part of eco-drive
The refills would reduce the amount of waste consumers created by up to 70%, the brand claimed
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NewsAldi first discounter to offer packaging-free staples
Aldi began selling several varieties of rice and pasta from a bank of dispensers in April
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NewsMorrisons offers free water refills at forecourts nationwide
The trial showed 18% fewer bottles were sold in forecourt kiosks that offered free water refills
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NewsFinish cuts plastic packaging and unveils Tesco recycling partnership
The move comes as part of a wider initiative by Reckitt Benckiser to make 100% of its plastic packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
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NewsMondelez and Arla roll out new packaging across key brands
The move sees Philadelphia and Dairylea move to PET packaging, while Arla’s Lactofree milk has moved to recyclable cartons
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Ella Shone transformed a former milk float into a plastic-free refill store
Former Rubies in the Rubble commercial manager Ella Shone trundles the streets of London in the TopUp Truck to deliver plastic-free and zero waste groceries
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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK posts ‘strong’ pandemic results
The UK arm of Irish dairy co-op Ornua saw sales grow by £57m, with pre-tax profits growing by £1.1m
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NewsPrinces commits to global carbon neutrality by 2030
The target was set as part of its ‘2030 Green Goals’ initiative, which will focus on reducing carbon emissions and food waste