All Plastic articles – Page 41
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NewsAbel & Cole debuts home compostable bags for herbs
The zipper bags are designed to protect the shelf-life of the herbs while decomposing like organic waste under optimal compost conditions
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NewsUKRI and Wrap to take Plastics Pact to India
The venture will seek to increase supply of plastic packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable
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NewsTesco and Kellogg’s launch carton recycling trial
The five-month trial will see recycling points set up in stores
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NewsIceland launches seven new lines with ‘plastic-free or heavily reduced’ packaging
The new lines include a standard loaf and potatoes, each of which has gained new paper packaging
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NewsInside Asda ‘sustainability store’ trial in Middleton
Asda has also launched ‘Greener at Asda Price’, a national price promise that loose and unwrapped products will not cost more than wrapped equivalents
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NewsNestlé plans to build UK-first high-tech plastics recycling facility
It would be the first commercial large-scale facility of its type in the UK
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NewsSouthern Co-op raises £1.5m for good causes with carrier bag levy
For every single-use bag purchased at a Southern Co-op store, 5p is donated to good causes
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NewsButlers claims first with ‘fully recyclable cheeseboard’ packaging
The Lancashire-based cheesemaker said its new packaging was able to be recycled as one unit, including the label
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Analysis & FeaturesGerm phobia versus green intentions: attitudes to sustainable packaging in Covid
So how do shoppers feel about sustainability as the second wave approaches? The Grocer surveyed over 1,000 UK adults in partnership with Harris Interactive to find out the latest attitudes
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Comment & OpinionHow CCEP is helping to build a circular economy on plastic
Our sustainability goals are more important than ever, says Julian Hunt, VP of public affairs and communications (GB) at Coca-Cola European Partners
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Analysis & FeaturesAre green plastic packaging targets hitting the mark?
Plastic targets have become a must for fmcg firms. But are they aiming high enough – and is a circular plastic economy possible under this approach?
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Comment & OpinionIceland’s plastic footprint call highlights worryingly inconsistent reporting in retail
Iceland was right to call on businesses to publish their plastic footprints. But the issue here is one of consistency, rather than transparency
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Iceland really taken the lead on plastic reporting?
Iceland challenged rivals to publish totals – but some already do
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NewsM&S ends ‘Little Shop’ giveaway toys promotion
The programme, which was criticised by plastic campaigners, was ’always intended to end in September’, M&S said
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NewsSpar stops 100 tonnes of black plastic reaching landfill with recyclable packaging
Spar has pledged to completely remove single-use plastic from its own-label products by 2025
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NewsHarry’s expands with five scalp care additions to haircare lineup
And The Bluebeard’s Revenge makes its packaging more sustainable
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NewsWaitrose to launch plastic-free wrapping paper this Christmas
The wrapping paper is made from sustainable Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper and printed using water-based inks
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NewsShowerblocks looks to provide plastic-free shower gel alternative
The startup is the brainchild of Neil Whippey, founder of insect snacking brand Eat Grub
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NewsWaitrose ditches multibuy kidney beans to cut down on plastic
The removal of the plastic wrapping will apply to all Waitrose own label multibuy tins
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NewsM&S introduces recyclable packaging for bakery products
The new packaging is made from translucent paper or paper with a small plastic window