Sustainability & environment news and analysis – Page 226
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NewsMars pledges Sustainable Rice Platform sourcing for brands
The environmental push also includes sharing “innovative farming methods” with farmers…
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NewsTesco CEO hails supplier waste agreement a 'pivotal moment'
Dave Lewis expects many other suppliers and major supermarkets to follow suit in coming weeks
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NewsBritish Coffee Association pledges to cut waste
Its new sustainability mission aims to improve the UK coffee industry’s environmental credentials
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Comment & OpinionFor the food waste fight to succeed, we need transparency – urgently
Wrap praises moves by the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury’s to publish their individual food waste data, so will all food retailers now follow suit?
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NewsCompanies urged to follow Tesco's lead in publishing food waste figures
An alliance of experts including Wrap have warned failure to publish makes it “impossible” to measure success
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NewsCo-op launches new sustainable salmon farming group
Group will work with about 30 salmon farmers plus processor Farne Salmon & Trout
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NewsIceland commits to new Sea Kind seafood sustainability scheme
Sea Kind name demonstrates Iceland adheres to key sourcing principles including traceability, transparency and responsible sourcing decisions
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NewsHubbub secures more Sainsbury's support for community fridges
M&S is also considering getting involved in the scheme
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NewsWrap targets millennials in next phase of consumer waste campaign
Eighteen to 34-year olds currently waste more food than any other age group says Wrap
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NewsEvian on course to be carbon neutral after £253m plant refurb
Powered by 100% renewable energy, the new-look facility in France is certified carbon neutral
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Analysis & FeaturesDeposit return has its headaches. But there is a chance it could repeat the plastic bag success
There is no doubt there are huge technical issues to sort out with regards to how such a system for bottles work in practice
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Analysis & FeaturesIs there really the bottle for a deposit return scheme?
International evidence shows it comes at an exorbitant cost so why are Nicola Sturgeon and Coca-Cola coming out in favour?
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Analysis & FeaturesElectric vehicle chargers: what's the business case?
As Motor Fuel Group leads the charge to install electric vehicle pump points, what are the economics?
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NewsScottish government slammed over bottle return scheme plans
Coca-Cola is supportive of the Scottish government’s move
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NewsMSC defends standards after "duping" claim
A campaign group claims it has been allowing crews to catch tuna to both MSC-certified and non-certified standards
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Comment & OpinionThe internet of things includes pallets
The internet of things is proving you can teach even the oldest of dogs the newest of tricks
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NewsTesco rolls out range of 'zilla egg' mini avocados
Snack-sized fruits would previously have been rejected by growers because of their size, Tesco says
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NewsAldi UK stores to get 'natural refrigerants'
Aldi is set to switch its fridges to a new CO2 based natural refrigeration system across its entire UK estate
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NewsBrakes meets 'significant' environmental management target
The wholesaler has met the latest standard of the ISO 14001 audit, an “environmental milestone”
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NewsBirds Eye hits 100,000 meals for FareShare
Birds Eye has provided enough surplus food to charity FareShare to make over 100,000 meals over the past two years