Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 200
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Comment & OpinionWe must educate to solve the planetary health puzzle
There are broader issues to address in the UK in order to successfully implement the ‘planetary health diet’ guidelines
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Comment & OpinionManufacturers can no longer hide from their recycling responsibilities
New government guidelines that shift the onus for disposing of waste from consumer to manufacturer are a welcome development
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NewsUnilever trials refillable packs via new Loop retail platform
The supplier is offering reusable packaging of glass and aluminium across nine brands
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Comment & OpinionLush has gone au naturel on plastic. Can supermarkets follow suit?
Lush employees bared all at the weekend as a nod to the store’s ‘naked’ concept
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NewsPost-Brexit fisheries bill 'lacks detail', MPs warn
Government plans on a post-Brexit fisheries policy did not meet expectations, according to the Commons Efra commitee
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Comment & OpinionUK retail is leading the way on environmental solutions
The Environment Audit Committee’s parliamentary report on sustainable seas has arrived
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NewsM&S to roll out energy-saving tech for its fridges
The devices guide cold air down the front of the fridge so it can be recirculated
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NewsHighland Spring to extend rollout of 100% recycled bottle
The 500ml pack will be available in selected retailers from late January
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NewsHealth and plastic concerns will form key trends for convenience in 2019
Responsible retailing and balancing core ranges with specialisations will also be key trends, according to Him
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Comment & Opinion'Planetary health diet’ provokes strong reactions… but will we change what we eat?
Food production is currently “exceeding planetary boundaries”, a report warned today
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NewsCut meat consumption to save lives and planet, urges report
A new study by the Eat-Lancet Commission is advocating a radical shift towards plant-based foods
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NewsM&S trials plastic-free packaging for fruit & veg
The retailer is stepping up a commitment to become a zero-waste business by 2025
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News'Sea blind' government must act now to save oceans: MPs
The Commons Environmental Audit Commitee’s Sustainable Seas report also called for an independent review of the MSC
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NewsP&G joins not-for-profit formed to fight plastic waste
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste aims to commit $1.5bn over five years to minimising and managing the problem
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NewsQuorn kicks off innovation push with vegan fish range
Its fishless product lineup has been in development for five years
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NewsNestlé reveals actions to meet 100% recyclable commitment
The food and drink giant intends to phase out all plastics between 2020 and 2025 that are not recyclable or are hard to recycle
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NewsEast of England Co-op opens recycling points across Ipswich
Customers will be able to recycle plastic packaging, carrier bags and batteries
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NewsDefra opens £5m food waste fund to applications
The fund is open to organisations that receive surplus food to redistribute to those who have a need in England
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NewsWaitrose removes black plastic from fresh meat, fish and more
Waitrose has already reduced its packaging by almost 50% since 2009
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Comment & OpinionUK could learn from Europe on recycling protocols
The UK’s new waste and recycling strategy seems like a step in the right direction - but is it a step too short?