Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 203
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NewsPlastic ban 'could do more harm than good' to environment
A group of 40 academics said while a ban on plastics might seem like a step forward, it could result in much greater environmental damage
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NewsMars launches petfood pack recycling scheme
Shoppers can send their used plastic pouches and bags from Whiskas and James Wellbeloved products to Terracycle
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NewsUK performing 'very poorly' on sustainable agriculture
The Food Sustainablity Index ranks the UK at 55 out of 67 countries on sustainable agriculture
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NewsUbamarket adds 'plastic alerts' for recyclable products
A survey found 44% of people actively buy products that have less of an impact on the environment, even if more expensive
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink can help itself tackle climate change, but it must act now
Today’s UK Climate Projections 2018 study makes for sobering reading
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NewsBRC proposes new plans for deposit return system
The BRC pre-empted a consultation expected to be launched by Defra secretary Michael Gove
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Analysis & FeaturesHow that 'banned' Christmas ad has helped broaden Iceland's appeal
Viewed millions of times online, the ad has thrust Iceland into the consciousness of many
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Analysis & FeaturesHow do the RSPO's revised palm oil standards stack up?
New rules from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil are a ‘step forward’, but will they make a meaningful difference?
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NewsPublic hesitant on price hikes in war on plastic, says report
Four-fifths would support a reward based system in the form of either money back for returning used packaging or loyalty points
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NewsBidfood runs campaign in schools to encourage recycling
The national campaign to raise awareness in schools marked National Recycling Week
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NewsCampaigners call for tax on all virgin plastic products
WWF and the Resource Association have proposed a levy for shoppers who buy virgin materials
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Comment & OpinionHow can farmers reconcile Brexit with calls for higher quality meat?
It’s been a rough week for farmers, and not just because of the bleak turn the weather has taken
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NewsHalo revamps packs with home-compostable outer wrap
The wrap is a home-compostable biopolymer laminate, rather than a bioplastic
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NewsCo-op rolls out compostable carrier bag to 1,000 stores
The rollout follows a trial of the 5p not-for-profit compostable bags in 22 stores in Greater Manchester
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NewsCosta unveils reusable cup with contactless payment chip
The Clever Cup has a detachable rubber base containing a removable contactless payment chip
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Comment & OpinionAfter Iceland's PR blinder on palm oil what happens next?
Historic move to make RSPO certification adhere to stricter standards is a major breakthrough
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NewsBidfood unveils environmentally-friendly vegan cleaning range
Pro Green selection is made from plant-based raw materials including root vegetables
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NewsTesco teams up with WWF to make shopping more sustainable
Measures will encourage consumers to slash meat consumption through offering greater choice
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NewsOcean Spray revamps chilled juice drinks with 25% rPET bottle
In the past five years, the brand has seen its portfolio of ambient and chilled juices lose 35% of value
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NewsNFU hits back at livestock reduction recommendations
The NFU said it was ’disappointed’ to see the Committee on Climate Change recommend reducing livestock numbers