Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 99
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NewsPersil to launch ‘breakthrough’ laundry capsule for cold washes
The NPD features a re-engineered membrane that is fully biodegradable and designed to leave no residue on laundry
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NewsRed Tractor to pilot ‘+ environment’ eco-label scheme
Under the trials, Red Tractor will work with a group of retailers and farmers to create a new scheme to assess Scope 3 emissions on British farms
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NewsTesco winds up Loop reusable packaging trial
The supermarket launched its Loop trial in 10 stores in September last year
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association appoints Ylva Haglund as head of sustainability & engagement
She joins SWA after most recently holding the position of campaigns manager at Zero Waste Scotland
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Comment & OpinionCould cardboard become the default packaging solution for booze brands?
Slowly but surely, paper-based packaging is becoming a reality in the BWS aisles
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NewsDelamere relaunches goats milk line with new Combidome packaging
The supplier said the new format offered the best sustainability performance of a carton, while improving the functionality and pourability of a bottle
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NewsSupply chain crisis leads to 60% increase in food waste in just six months
According to a new study by Sodexo, more than a third of businesses admitted to deprioritising food waste due to the ongoing challenges in the supply chain
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NewsBrakes installs new solar panel system in drive towards 100% renewable electricity
The Harlow project is the first in a renewable energy scheme that will see the company generate green power at a number of its other sites across the UK
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NewsGreenall’s to launch paper gin bottle into Sainsbury’s
The brand has partnered with climate action organisation Ecologi to plant one tree for every paper bottle sold
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Comment & OpinionWhy Sainsbury’s is investing in green technology startups
Sainsbury’s Innovation Investments will invest a minimum of £5m over the next four years in sustainable technologies, says Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s property and procurement director
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NewsIceland removes website reference to plastic and palm oil pledges after criticism from campaigners
The Changing Markets Foundation called for Iceland’s sustainability website to be updated to reflect that its plastic and palm oil pledges were not being met
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NewsSmiths News launches daily recycling collection service for customers
The business said the new scheme would enable retailers to manage plastic and cardboard packaging left over from cash & carry trips and stock deliveries
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NewsSainsbury’s to invest £5m in sustainable tech startups
Sainsbury’s will invest a minimum of £5m over the next four years into the chosen startups
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NewsKraft Heinz expands savoury babyfood range and adds sweet Immunity Support pouches
They are packaged in pouches made entirely of polypropylene, which can be disposed of in regular recycling collections
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NewsTesco scraps soft drinks multipacks in bid to slash plastic use
Tesco said it would sell individual cans at the same price per unit as multibuys and would allow customers to mix and match different products
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NewsSysco Specialty Group introduces new eco packaging in sustainability drive
The Promens trays have replaced traditional wax boxes, and only contain two types of easily recyclable plastic, LDPE and HDPE.
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NewsM&S launches new recyclable tomato packaging
The new packaging has replaced hard-to-recycle plastic sleeves with recyclable cardboard and a small amount of plastic film
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NewsOmsco launches first branded range of organic cheeses
The new Grass Roots Dairy Co range will begin being stocked in specialist cheesemongers, delis, independent retailers and farm shops from later this month
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NewsRevive Eco smashes crowdfunding target to scale up palm oil alternative
A biotech start-up creating palm oil alternatives from used coffee grounds for the food & drink and cosmetics industries has smashed its crowdfunding target, bringing in more than double its £150k goal.
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Comment & OpinionOur next PM needs to commit to good food systems
The message is simple: good food will win votes, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council