Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 153
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MPs warn of wave of plastic from fixed rate DRS system
Critics warn that plans for a fixed deposit of 20p would cause consumers to switch to bigger bottles rather than reduce plastic consumption
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Pladis to remove all non-recyclable black plastic from its products
It said this would remove some 80 million plastic trays from landfill every year
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Comment & Opinion
We should be stimulating the gene editing debate, not shutting it down
Fifty British organisations have written to supermarket CEOs, urging them to make a public statement denouncing the deregulation of gene editing
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Comment & Opinion
The attributes every food company needs to address the climate emergency
Being brave, honest and consistent will help food companies go a long way in sustainability progress, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council
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Cranswick joins Amazon-led ‘net zero by 2040’ climate pledge
The pork giant said it aims to become the world’s most sustainable meat business
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Aldi launches flat-bottomed Easter Egg in plastic reduction push
The design does away with the need for a concave plastic insert to support the egg
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Graze registers high ‘customer’ score as it wins B Corp certification
Since the end of 2019, the brand has removed 160 tonnes of sugar from its snacks
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Promotional Features
Four sustainability myths: are they holding your business back?
The Covid-19 crisis has elevated the importance of sustainability, but we must banish old thinking to build back better, writes Deidre Sorensen, partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants
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Ocado launches dedicated aisle for B Corp brands
It features more than 1,100 products from some 35 brands that have been assessed by certifier B Lab
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Asda makes ‘breakthrough’ commitment to reduce bycatch in seafood supply chains
The retailer has agreed to adopt a series of measures designed to protect endangered marine species
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Study shows cattle methane emissions can be reduced by 40%
A multiyear study by red meat giant ABP Food Group has shown it is possible to reduce methane emissions from cattle
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Fruittella gets new look and slashes amount of plastic in packs
Changes include swapping the fruit cube images to natural fruit images
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Analysis & Features
How can the UK be more self-sufficient in food?
As Brexit and climate change threatens UK food imports, self-sufficiency is down. Could new attitudes and tech change food policy?
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Analysis & Features
Will Covid recovery mark an overhaul of our food production?
Two landmark reports say time is running out for change – but 2021 could be a turning point
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Comment & Opinion
If Coke can stick to its plastic promises, it can make a real difference
There’s been more than a little scepticism about Coke’s latest green announcement
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Mr Muscle bottles to be 100% PCR plastic
From this week, all its Mr Muscle trigger bottles will be made using 100% PCR plastic
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Meat and dairy ‘not ready for new rules on climate reporting’
A new report by acricultural consultancy Kite warned up to half of businesses were not prepared for tighter rules on emissions reporting
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Gillette razors axe plastic in favour of cardboard packaging
The move by the P&G shave brand is expected to eliminate 66 tonnes of plastic
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Climate risks pose £160m threat to food industry by 2026, report claims
The new costs will arise from increased cost of raw materials, regulatory changes, and changing customer demands
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Comment & Opinion
Industry must look inwards on food waste before criticising consumers
As the UK’s inaugural food waste week approaches, thousands of tonnes of edible produce is still ending up as animal feed or going to AD