All Plastic articles – Page 48
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VideosCutting plastic out of supermarkets: how did Thornton’s Budgens do it?
Hear Thornton’s Budgens owner Andrew Thornton discuss the impact the plastic free zones initiative has had on sales and customers
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NewsIndustry calls on chancellor to rethink plans for plastic tax
In a letter to the Chancellor, the FDF warned the planned tax was a ‘blunt approach’ which punished all manufacturers
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Analysis & Features6 ways Unilever has made its products more sustainable
From Cif to Solero, we take a look at some of the Unilever brands that have had a green overhaul
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Comment & OpinionA plastic sachets ban is a no-brainer, sure to inspire innovation
A ban would be a win for everyone, says Giles Gibbons, founder and CEO of Good Business
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NewsNaked swaps to 100% recycled plastic bottles
The juice and smoothie brand is set to ditch virgin plastic from its bottles
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NewsM&S to expand packaging-free refill trial
The initiative was launched at the newly refitted M&S Food Hall in Hedge End, Hampshire, in December…
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NewsAldi to remove plastic lids from fresh cream & RTD coffee
The steps are part of Aldi’s work to cut down on plastic packaging by 25% by the end of 2023
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NewsMüller renews recyclable plastic supply deal with Biffa
The arrangement helped Müller secure supply of rHDPE, demand of which is outstripping supply
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NewsPlastic campaigners call for action to be taken on ‘valueless’ sachets
An open letter to the government has been signed by Iceland MD Richard Walker and Thornton’s Budgens founder Andrew Thornton
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NewsLidl introduces fresh fish packaging made using ‘ocean-bound plastic’
The packaging will be introduced from 30 March on 13 fresh fish lines
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NewsUnilever axes wrapper-free Solero ice cream multipacks
Unilever has axed its wrapper-free Solero ice cream multipacks after a trial
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NewsFearn Products debuts with eco-friendly cling film made of sugar cane
It has replaced petroleum with sustainably grown sugar cane
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NewsLucozade Ribena Suntory cuts energy use with new £13m production line
The high-speed bottling line requires 40% less energy and water than its predecessor
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NewsAldi CEO Giles Hurley heaps pressure on suppliers over plastic
In a frank letter, Hurley warns that future buying decisions will be based on suppliers’ ability to adapt on packaging
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Iceland’s new packaging trial really the best way forward?
New packaging cuts plastic by 93%. Can that be better than packaging-free trials?
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NewsIceland MD Richard Walker brands packaging-free trials impractical and wasteful
The trials are not helpful or affordable for the average shopper, Walker said
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NewsEros Retail unveils new unpacked format in Scotland
The eight-store convenience chain has installed wall dispensers in its new Ellon shop
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NewsFood and drink bosses demand government action on PRNs
The Grocer has spoken to suppliers who say soaring recycling charges under the PRN system have left them facing big holes in their profits
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Analysis & FeaturesEnvironment bill: five key threats for fmcg retailers and suppliers
Concerns over targets, costs and timeframes are ringing out loud across the industry
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NewsWrap publishes guidance on compostable plastics amid pollution fears
Wrap also recommended the use of compostable plastic for closed-loop situations such as music festivals