All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 129
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Analysis & FeaturesGoing green: meet the dairy sector’s sustainability heroes
These are the leaders pioneering green energy, recyclable packaging, and better lives for cows – and bees
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Comment & OpinionWe must look to cut emissions and lobby our leaders on climate
We either act now to save ourselves or simply keep chugging along in the same gear until we drive ourselves off the cliff
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WhitepapersWhy the food industry must act now to protect and grow biodiversity
While 79% of people in the UK are now concerned about the negative impact humans are having on the planet and its biodiversity, many are focused on plastic pollution and fossil fuels, with very few shoppers realising that one of the major causes is the industrial food model.
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NewsHeinz launches new babyfood pouches fit for kerbside recycling
The move comes as part of Heinz’s global commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
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NewsWireless van charging trial begins with ‘huge’ implications for grocery
Several UK grocers are beginning to transition their delivery vehicle fleets to electric power.
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NewsHigh Point Drinks claims first with non-alcoholic aperitif and digestif duo
They are made using Cornish spring water, tea leaves and “a selection of natural ingredients”
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NewsWaitrose farmers supplying wool for John Lewis mattresses
The move is intended to prevent waste by giving the natural fibre a new purpose
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NewsSupermarkets need to do more to reduce plastic use, study shows
Nearly half of shoppers pointed to the lack of alternatives to plastic packaging as a major obstacle
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NewsLidl to launch own Eco-Score traffic light system
The Eco-Score system will be applied to 50 Lidl products in 105 Scottish stores this October
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NewsKingsmill looks to boost sustainability, health and community cred with new pledges
Its new “manifesto” includes a partnership with Save The Children and a push for greater recyclability in the category
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NewsTesco brings forward in-store soft plastic recycling scheme
Customers will be able to return soft plastics at all large Tesco stores from today
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NewsRed Tractor Enhanced Welfare approves ‘high welfare & economically viable’ chicken breed
The assurance scheme suggested the Hubbard Redbro could make high-welfare chicken more affordable for consumers
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NewsTesco, Morrisons, PepsiCo and Danone join Foundation Earth labelling pilot
The non-profit organisation has also appointed Cliona Howie as its executive director
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NewsBottle Up water to roll into Morrisons stores
The deal will see its reusable pre-filled water bottles roll into over 300 stores
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Promotional FeaturesWhy technology is vital to improving food retailing’s impact on sustainability
With today’s consumers firmly focused on environmental issues, food supply chain businesses need to ensure their sustainability credentials are squeaky clean. But with mixed messages out there, it’s a challenge that needs strong traceability ethics – and the use of technology – to resolve, says SAP
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Analysis & FeaturesHow McDonald’s became an unlikely environmental farming pioneer
McDonald’s has not always been seen as an environmental pioneer. Quite the opposite, in fact.
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Analysis & FeaturesRegenerative agriculture: why PepsiCo, McDonald’s and Waitrose are jumping on regen ag
Amid concerns over the UK’s food security, nature-based farming is on the rise. Who’s driving ‘regen ag’ and will it become the norm?
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NewsGreenypeeps claims first with carbon negative tea range
The ethical tea brand said it had removed over twice the carbon that each of its products generated
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NewsCentral England Co-op to save 230,000 meals a year with Too Good To Go
The rollout of Too Good To Go follows a six-week trial earlier this year
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Analysis & FeaturesSix fmcg companies leading the way on sustainable palm oil
To celebrate International Orangutan Day (19 August), we take a look at six fmcg brands and retailers noted to be ‘leading the way’ on palm oil sustainability in WWF’s 2020 Palm Oil Buyers scorecard