All Plastic articles – Page 58
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NewsStarbucks launches first UK airport trial of reusable cups at Gatwick
The coffee giant has joined forces with sustainability experts Hubbub for the scheme
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Analysis & FeaturesUnpacked: a closer look at Waitrose’s plastic-free trial
We head to Waitrose’s Botley Road store to unpack the pros and cons of its plastic-free trial
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NewsGraham's the Family Dairy to bring back glass bottles
It marks the first time in over 60 years Graham’s has sold fresh milk in glass bottles
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NewsSainsbury's to remove plastic bags for loose fruit, veg & bakery
This year’s moves would take the total amount of plastic reduced by Sainsbury’s in recent years to over 10,000 tonnes
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils sustainability badges for station stores
Half of all managed station retailers have stopped supplying plastic cups and cutlery since last year
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WhitepapersGrocery packaging in a sustainable future
Where packaging is concerned, plastic is public enemy number one. Or is it?
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose's packaging-free trial is challenging, but vital
Yes, it could result in queues, pricing confusion and mess. But don’t let that detract from the power of the idea
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NewsRoberts unveils recyclable paper pack for core loaves
The bag is made from sustainably sourced paper with a ’very thin’ polypropylene coating
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NewsCentral England Co-op bans sale of single-use plastic bags
The action aims to save 12 million pieces of single-use plastic per year
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Comment & OpinionPlastic waste is hardwired into the supermarket system. Time for action
Malaysian minister Yeo Bee Yin’s whistleblowing on plastic recycling is to be admired, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsHighland Spring unveils 100% recycled plastic bottle for kids
The eco-friendly format will be available from mid-June in a revamped Highland Spring Wild-Life multipack
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Comment & OpinionHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's new series is set to reignite the plastic fight
The campaigning chef’s War on Plastic programme is set to begin on 10 June
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Comment & OpinionMalaysia's return of plastic waste is a humiliation for government
But the industry can’t rely only on the government to bail us out
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NewsGood Bubble launches baby skincare duo in bio-plastic bottle
Suitable for newborns, the new products come in a pump-bottle derived from sugarcane
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NewsClarity & Co soap brand BeCo adds plastic-free shampoo bar
The Argan Oil Shampoo Bar will roll out on 3 June to Waitrose – marking the first time the supermarket has listed such a product
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Comment & OpinionGame of Thrones finale provides plastic pollution message
Game of Thrones spoiler alert! It was all about recycling awareness
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NewsRetail industry warns Gove of £3bn cost from anti-plastic plan
Talks in Westminster raised concerns over the huge financial impact of producer responsibilities for recycling and the DRS
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Analysis & FeaturesWrap's Plastics Pact: is it making enough progress?
It’s been a year since 42 food and drink companies agreed a series of targets to purge plastic from supermarket shelves
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NewsWaitrose to roll out home compostable ready meal packaging
Waitrose has partnered with packaging suppliers Huhtamaki and Saladworks to create the cream-coloured plastic
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NewsPlastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds to be banned
The only exemptions will be for medical needs or for people with disabilities who need to use plastic straws