All Plastic articles – Page 60
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Analysis & FeaturesIs paper packaging really better for the planet than plastic?
Retailers and brands are swapping out plastic for paper and cardboard in response to consumer demand – but is this the right move?
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NewsPrinces to roll out 50% recycled shrink-wrap packaging
Princes would help reduce the amount of plastic sent to landfill across the country by up to 1,000 tonnes, it said.
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NewsKing of Shaves unveils sustainable Code Zero spin-off brand
Code Zero is a range of personal care products in refillable formats made from aluminium and cork
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NewsMüller to axe up to 40% of its milk and cream SKUs in cost-cutting drive
The move is part of the dairy giant’s Project Darwin cost-cutting drive, which aims to save £100m over two years
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NewsHotel Chocolat to recycle any plastic packaging from shoppers
The stores will accept packaging from any retailer
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NewsHashtag Co unveils hemp-infused coffee in biodegradable pod
Available from 20 April, Cannacoffe marks a world first, claim the London-based Hashtag
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NewsTesco trials recycling for crisp packets and plastic bags
The retailer has entered into a partnership with Swindon-based Recycling Technologies
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NewsElla’s Kitchen and Asda team up for babyfood pouch recycling
The six-month initiative kicked off this week at 37 Asda stores across the UK
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Comment & OpinionLetters: Greenpeace stands by criticism of Sainsbury's on plastic packaging
In a letter to The Grocer, Greenpeace’s head of ocean plastics campaign defends its decision to call out Sainsbury’s
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NewsSainsbury's ranks worst for plastic waste in Greenpeace study
Greenpeace has launched a petition to push the supermarkets to ditch single-use plastic packaging
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NewsMEPs back ban on single-use plastics by 2021
European food leaders warned the plans would only work if Europe massively improved its recycling infrastructure
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NewsPlastic-free & e-commerce innovation among packaging trends
Mintel found environmental concerns are heavily influencing packaging design
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NewsPercol claims world first with plastic-free coffee bag
The new teabag-like format is made from a 100% plant-based material
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NewsAsda to sell George clothing made from recycled plastic
The retailer’s George chain today announced the move to improve the “ethical and environmental” impact of its products
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NewsTrystan Farnworth made sustainability director at Britvic
Farnworth was previously commercial director for convenience & impulse
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NewsTesco kicks off fruit & veg packaging reduction trial
The supermarket has removed an “extensive” amount of packaging from products at its Watford and Swindon Extra stores, in a move it plans to roll out across the UK if successful
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches plastic reduction campaign
The 1Change campaign is promoted on signage throughout the aisles of 40 of the society’s food stores
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NewsAldi to sell cabbages and cauliflowers without plastic
The move will save half a tonne of plastic over six weeks
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NewsPlastic campaigners call for higher 'bag for life' charges
Last week Lidl announced a trial under which it will stop selling the 9p bags in 54 stores in Wales from 1 May
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NewsAsda 'war on plastic' cuts out 6,500 tonnes in first year
Asda said it had reduced plastic in almost 1,000 individual product lines