All Plastic articles – Page 72
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NewsIceland to cut out all own-label plastic packaging
It wants to prove to “timid” rival food retailers the potential for radically reducing plastic packaging
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Analysis & FeaturesDefra's 25 Year Environment Plan: the industry reacts
Yesterday prime minister Theresa May outlined her plan to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042
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NewsTesco to trial deposit return scheme in battle to cut plastic
Move comes as Theresa May set out plans to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042
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NewsIndependent retail bodies welcome 5p bag charge extension
Theresa May is expected to outline the proposals on Thursday as part of a high-profile speech on the environment
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NewsPlastic microbeads ban comes into force across UK
Makers of cosmetics and personal care products will no longer be able to add microbeads to ‘rinse-off’ products
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NewsGove announces 'four-point plan' to tackle plastic recycling
Retail and supplier leaders have urged the government not to focus on taxation measures…
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Comment & OpinionSmarter packaging can help win the war on ocean-choking plastic
It’s no surprise that the latest predictions for packaging in the coming year take as their theme waste and sustainability
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Comment & OpinionA tax on single-use plastic could help stop pollution of the seas
There’s a new enemy in the war on waste: single-use plastic
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Comment & OpinionFind alternatives to plastic, now
Action needs to be taken to ensure that the amount of plastic used, where not essential, is dramatically cut
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NewsRetail leaders warn of price impact from Budget plastic tax
The new tax bombshell would be part of a consultation unveiled by Philip Hammond, said weekend press sources
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NewsEcover unveils bottle made with 50% recycled ocean plastic
The brand has pledged to use 100% recycled plastic across its entire household portfolio by 2020
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Analysis & FeaturesDeposit return has its headaches. But there is a chance it could repeat the plastic bag success
There is no doubt there are huge technical issues to sort out with regards to how such a system for bottles work in practice