All Plastic articles – Page 50
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Comment & Opinion‘Direct from consumer’ recycling schemes are silly - we need better ideas
The industry has proved it’s capable of employing simpler, more promising tactics in the war on plastic
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NewsHi-Cone kicks off recycling scheme for drinks can plastic rings
Consumers can download a freepost label, and then return their plastic rings to be repurposed
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Analysis & FeaturesIs biodegradable plastic the answer to food and drink’s packaging problem?
It sounds like the perfect solution to suppliers’ and the planet’s woes. So why aren’t we all using biodegradable plastics?
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NewsVegware links with First Mile for compostable packaging collection
The service is available to both businesses and individuals
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NewsPrinces swaps plastic for cardboard on new tuna multipack line
The new line is on trial in Tesco’s bulk pack section
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NewsAsda to sell all own-label fresh ready meals in recyclable packaging
The natural CPET is claimed to be easily detectable at recycling plants across the UK
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Comment & OpinionRecycle Week should prompt more businesses to invest in sustainability
We must work to make sure supply of recycled plastic meets demand, says Carol Robert, COO at Lucozade Ribena Suntory
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NewsSainsbury’s scraps plastic carrier bags for online deliveries
The move was announced in an email from the supermarket to online customers this morning
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Comment & OpinionDon’t wait for the government: how to take action on plastic now
Tesco has set a good example with its four-step plastic strategy, says independent consultant Ian Schofield
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NewsAsda replaces black plastic trays with cardboard for Extra Special steaks
The retailer said the initiative would save more than 50 tonnes of plastic a year
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NewsTwo-thirds of shoppers want non-recyclable packaging banned, says survey
Some 82% considered ‘environmentally-friendly’ labelling when making buying decisions, while 63% wanted the decision taken out of their hands
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News‘Trust mark’ looks to highlight recycled plastic content on packaging
Labels will declare the percentage of recycled plastic content in the packaging
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NewsCoca-Cola to switch can multipacks from plastic to cardboard packaging
CCEP already wraps multipacks of 10 cans or more in cardboard
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NewsIceland to offer ‘plastic-free Christmas’ with alternative packaging range
The move echoes Iceland’s ‘palm oil-free Christmas’ campaign of last year
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NewsMorrisons looks to boost recycling levels with front-of-pack labels
The move follows new research by Morrisons which claims two thirds of customers are not confident whether they can recycle
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NewsSkin Academy claims UK first with 100% natural Zero range
The sustainable packaging includes bio-plastic, bamboo and recycled cardboard
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s pledges to halve plastic packaging by 2025
Sainsbury’s has announced a commitment to cut its plastic packaging by 50% by 2025, becoming what it claims is the first retailer to outline plans of this scale.
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NewsNestlé targets zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
And Suntory sets out plan to move to 100% sustainable plastic bottles within 10 years
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NewsGovernment plans for ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme branded ‘total nightmare’
Yesterday (10 September) the Scottish government published draft legislation for a national rollout from 1 April 2021
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NewsFruit & veg supplier SunFresh Produce launches ‘ethical’ DTC delivery boxes
Pikt Fresh offers a range of three box-types aimed at different environments – home use, bar or catering services, and ‘social gathering’ occasions