All Sustainability & environment articles
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NewsRibena and Lucozade to be ‘first to get 100% sustainable’ plastic bottles
It comes following a ‘major breakthrough’ by bio-industrial solutions company Carbios
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Piccolo to launch 100% recyclable babyfood pouch
The brand says it will be the first in Europe to do so
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Comment & Opinion
Coronavirus threatens sustainability: plastic is making a comeback
It’s time for recycling work to be considered essential
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Calls for recycling service shutdowns to be reversed
It comes after the Recycling Association urged Defra to ensure collections from households were maintained
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Manchester Gin switches bottles to predominantly recycled glass
The new packaging features an average of 55% reclaimed material
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Mondelez signs up to two plastic waste reduction initiatives
The Cadbury owner is now a signatory of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and a member of the UK Plastics Pact
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Supermarkets slammed over impact of farmed fish on ocean ecosystem
Retailers are not taking sufficient action to reduce the impact on ocean ecosystems, according to new research
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Princes to save 96 tonnes of plastic per year with recyclable packaging rollout
The brand is replacing all plastic packaging on its canned tuna multipacks with FSC-certified cardboard
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Comment & Opinion
How apps with purpose can ease pressure on global food and drink supply chains
Apps can help cut food waste and point consumers to more ethical products, says Amanda Glasgow, creative director EMEA at Appnovation
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Cushelle launches toilet roll in recyclable paper packaging
Paper-packed Double Rolls hit the Co-op last week ahead of a major rollout into Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and Ocado
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Scottish government pushes back plans for deposit return scheme
Scotland is still set to introduce DRS at least a year earlier than the UK’s timeframe
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McDonald’s to remove plastic from Happy Meal toys in UK&I
From 2021, every Happy Meal in the UK & Ireland will include either a soft toy, paper-based toy or book
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Iceland own label products back in branding and palm oil-free, says MD Richard Walker
Walker made the announcement at The Grocer Conference this week
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Baylis & Harding unveils sustainable personal care range Goodness
Comprising five plant-based products across four fragrances, it comes in fully recyclable packaging
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Comment & Opinion
Fad or forever? How shoppers actually feel about grocery brands’ ethical credentials
It’s become necessary for organisations of all kinds to develop purposes and values that are relevant to how people live, but do shoppers care when it comes to parting with cash?
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Analysis & Features
Can carbon labelling for food and drink products finally find its feet?
Until now, carbon footprint labelling attempts have fallen flat in grocery. Now companies such as Oatly and Quorn are trying to forge their own path
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Montezuma’s claims UK first with entirely sustainable packaging move
All the chocolate brand’s packaging is now recyclable, compostable or biodegradable
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Video story
Cutting plastic out of supermarkets: how did Thornton’s Budgens do it?
Hear Thornton’s Budgens owner Andrew Thornton discuss the impact the plastic free zones initiative has had on sales and customers
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Industry calls on chancellor to rethink plans for plastic tax
In a letter to the Chancellor, the FDF warned the planned tax was a ‘blunt approach’ which punished all manufacturers
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M&S reducing waste by turning leftover baguettes into garlic bread and crostini
The scheme is underway in M&S’s four flagship new-format Food Halls
