All Plastic articles – Page 49
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Comment & OpinionWhat are the big brands doing about black plastic?
Supermarkets have made strides on black plastic removal. Suppliers must catch up
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NewsLittle Freddie and Sainsbury’s launch recycling scheme for all babyfood pouches
Shoppers can buy recycling bags for 99p, which they can post free of charge to Enval
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NewsMcDonald’s launches ‘Big Toy Take Back’ plastic recycling trial
McDonald’s said it would use the trial to gauge customers’ reactions to toy recycling
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NewsMajor supermarkets sign up to refillable products pilot scheme
The expanded Refill campaign will also highlight discounts that reward customers for bringing their own containers
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NewsSupermarkets on track to eliminate all own-label black plastic by end of 2019
This week Morrisons announced it had become the first major retailer to remove all black plastic from its own-brand food and drink packaging
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NewsMorrisons eliminates black plastic from all own-label food and drink
The supermarket said the move accounts for almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic being made more easily recyclable
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NewsFlat rate for bottle DRS could lead to ‘switch from cans to plastic’
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation claimed shoppers would switch en masse from buying multi-packs of cans to large plastic bottles
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Comment & OpinionHow food and drink businesses can meet consumer desire to do good
Consumers are searching veganism, eco-packaging and organic, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment & OpinionClean energy is the next green frontier for grocery - and it’s a win-win
Consumer demand for eco-initiatives is intensifying, says Maria Connolly, head of clean energy at UK law firm TLT
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NewsAldi to introduce reusable bags for loose fruit & veg
The drawstring bags will be in 250 stores from the end of November
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Comment & OpinionRemoval of packaging must be done carefully to avoid food waste
Wrap’s clear set of six principles will help retailers limit plastic use, and ensure removal is done in a safe and sustainable way, says director Peter Maddox
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NewsTesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from stores by 2020
The latest move is part of Tesco’s ‘four Rs’ sustainability strategy
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NewsScottish DRS retailers could qualify for rates relief, says Sturgeon
Relief will be offered to retailers chosing to install a reverse vending machine
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches 5p charge for single-use paper bags
Holland & Barrett said it hoped the new move would act as a reminder for customers to “think twice”
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Thornton’s Budgens in Belsize Park has taken more steps to cut out plastic
We take a look at the new eco-friendly measures instore
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Comment & OpinionRoger Burnley: Let’s test ideas to reduce packaging waste
Companies with testable ideas to reduce, reuse or recycle plastic are invited to approach Asda, says CEO Roger Burnely
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News‘Tag and trace’ trial opens up new front in the war on plastic
The first trial will see plastic packaging collected from homes on behalf of producers
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NewsAsda brings forward recycled plastic target and tells suppliers: speed up
CEO Roger Burnley has urged suppliers to come forward with new ideas for reduced, reusable or recycled plastic solutions
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NewsHuggies commits to eliminating plastic from its baby wipes
The brand would remove 50 tonnes of plastic from its products by the end of 2019, it said
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NewsCook switches from black plastic to 100% recyclable trays for all meals
The move follows a trial in its Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks stores this summer