All Plastic articles – Page 57
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NewsShoppers in favour of plastic-free aisles and bag ban, finds survey
The independent poll of 2,000 consumers found that 58% were worried about packaging in general…
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Comment & OpinionPlastics Pact must highlight successes to win public support
Wrap needs to do a more effective job on PR and measuring progress
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NewsUK Plastics Pact identifies ‘problematic’ materials to remove from sale
Wrap today published a list of eight “problematic or unnecessary” single-use plastics
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NewsBottle Up water looks to fight tourist plastic waste
The startup’s ‘London’ packs are made from bio-plastic derived from sugar cane
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NewsSainsbury’s responds to War on Plastic with loose fruit & veg price cuts
The move comes after the programme compared the cost of loose versus packaged items at both Tesco and Sainsbury’s
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NewsAldi to roll out loose veg trial in England
The discounter started selling five lines without plastic wrapping in Scotland earlier this year and is set to do the same
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NewsMcDonald’s to scrap plastic salad containers & McFlurry lids
Salads will be served in cardboard containers, disposing of the plastic bowl, shaker salad cups and lids used currently
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NewsBorder Biscuits removes 90% of plastic from packaging
The brand has swapped clear plastic trays for recyclable cardboard
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Comment & Opinion‘War on Plastic’ adds pressure on an industry in packaging limbo
Alternative packaging often has its own downsides, says Ian Weston, associate partner at Food Strategy Associates
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NewsNetwork Rail hails success of water fountains in fight against plastic
Rail operator said it had had helped prevent more than 100,000 water bottles ending up in landfill each month
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Comment & OpinionSoft drinks makers need urgent action on plastic recycling to keep consumers on side
The Blue Planet effect means the momentum to ditch plastic could become overwhelming
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NewsItsu adds refillable aluminium flask to cut plastic waste
The chain is also donating 5p from the sale of every container to the Blue Marine Foundation
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NewsCoca-Cola switches Glacéau Smartwater into 100% recycled PET bottles
The Glacéau Smartwater change will be introduced by the end of the year
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Comment & OpinionWar on Plastic with Hugh and Anita: scary stats and eye-opening facts
Every minute of every day, a truckload of plastic is dumped into the sea
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NewsSainsbury’s launches reverse vending recycling trial at Lincoln store
Up to 500 items can be deposited per customer, which could add up to £25
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Waitrose’s plastic-free trial sustainable at scale?
Waitrose is hoping its Unpacked scheme will lead to permanent changes in behaviour. But is it viable to roll out nationwide?
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NewsUnilever unveils ‘first-ever’ wrapper-free ice cream multipack
The innovation, to be trialled with Solero Organic Peach, cuts plastic use by 35%
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NewsTetley getting ready to launch biodegradable teabag
The sustainable bag will be made with bioplastic from corn starch and vegetable sugars
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NewsSpar wholesaler James Hall launches bag made with recycled PET
The Spar-branded rollpack shopper is made from a polyester yarn derived from recycled PET product