Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 194
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NewsSainsbury's steps up plastic reduction after protests
The supermarket is to trial in-store ‘pre-cycle areas’ where customers can ditch unwanted packaging before taking it home
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NewsOrganic body OF&G seals global certification partnership
The body said its deal with Control Union UK would give its certified food suppliers access to global markets
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NewsCheap prices take priority over sustainable food, poll says
Research found that 81% of shoppers bought food based on the price
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NewsPlastic-free supermarket planning online launch
The Clean Kilo in Birmingham uses gravity dispensers to dole out produce directly into customers’ containers
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NewsGreenpeace targets Sainsbury's with plastic packaging protest
The environmental group analysed tweets published in 2018 referencing plastic along with one of the top four supermarkets
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NewsNestlé hits deforestation-free supply chain ‘milestone’
It comes after the company launched its satellite-based Starling service to monitor its global palm oil supply chains for evidence of deforestation
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NewsOlder people 'better than young' at sustainable food habits
More than a third of 16 to 24-year old’s would not not buy wonky veg
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Analysis & FeaturesEco-friendly feminine care: the three options consumers want to see in supermarkets
Consumers are starting to demand more sustainable alternatives to plastic-filled tampons and pads. These are the three options gathering pace
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NewsSoft drinks giants back tech initiative to make waste plastic as good as new
Nestlé, PepsiCo and Suntory are backing development of a bio-based recycling technology
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NewsUnilever reveals more plans for sustainable plastic packs
A 100% recycled squeezy bottle for Hellmann’s mayonnaise is expected in late 2019 or early 2020
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Category ReportSoft drinks vs CO2, the sugar tax and the plastic backlash: bumper category report 2019
The soft drinks industry has faced multiple challenges over the past year. In this report we take a closer look at how it has tackled the key issues
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NewsUK salmon population nearing 'crisis point'
The total catch in 2018 was 33% below the five-year average
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Comment & OpinionBrands must make their packaging sustainable to attract Gen Z loyalty
Communicating values effectively can be a powerful driver of loyalty, especially from younger shoppers, says Chase Buckle, trends manager at GlobalWebIndex
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Comment & OpinionD2C recipe box providers can reap rewards from reducing food waste
A study has shown recipe boxes have smaller carbon footprints than equivalent meals
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NewsAsda trials removal of all single-use plastic from its cafés
The retailer has committed to removing single-use cups and cutlery from all of its customer cafés by the end of 2019
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Comment & OpinionWhy won't Morrisons embrace eco-friendly feminine hygiene?
The future of feminine hygiene is increasingly eco-friendly and retailers and suppliers alike need to step up
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NewsWaitrose funds fellowship projects tackling plastic pollution
The fellowships will be hosted by a number of the 520 universities across the Commonwealth
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Analysis & FeaturesIs paper packaging really better for the planet than plastic?
Retailers and brands are swapping out plastic for paper and cardboard in response to consumer demand – but is this the right move?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan plastic-free feminine hygiene products take off?
Three of the big four retailers have added eco-friendly products, so will they become mainstream?
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NewsPrinces to roll out 50% recycled shrink-wrap packaging
Princes would help reduce the amount of plastic sent to landfill across the country by up to 1,000 tonnes, it said.