All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 153
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Analysis & FeaturesWith mixed results at best does Plastics Pact itself need repackaging?
The UK Plastics Pact was launched in 2018 to create a circular economy for plastics. Two years on, results are proving a mixed bag
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets can set the tone in the crucial fight against food waste
The UK has been lauded as a world leader in fighting food waste. It’s time we started acting like it, says Tessa Clarke, co-founder of Olio
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NewsBeef supply chain platform to push standards & sustainability
The platform was needed to ‘unite the activities of the UK cattle sector on its sustainability journey’, the platform said
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NewsCo-op to replace entire home delivery fleet with electric vehicles
Stores in Hebden Bridge, Holmfirth and Hove will take delivery of the convenience retailer’s first electric vehicles this month
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Comment & OpinionThe industry has taken a backwards step on plastic. Where next?
The percentage of products that are reusable, recyclable or compostable has barely budged since the UK Plastics Pact began
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NewsTesco removes 20 million pieces of plastic for Christmas
Crackers, lights, cards and Christmas puddings are among products produced with less single-use plastic
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NewsAsda takes delivery of 202 biomethane-powered lorries
The supermarket plans to transition its entire core fleet of 1,000 tractor units from diesel to gas by 2024
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NewsFood and drink industry’s progress on cutting single-use plastic stalls
The overall amount of material suitable for recycling has improved by a negligible 1% since the flagship Plastic Pact strategy began
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NewsAHDB unveils new strategy with promise of ‘major change’
The strategy includes a commitment to a ballot on farm levies every five years
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Comment & OpinionWalkers' potato play shows the benefits of cross-category collaboration on carbon
Walkers wants to bring potatoes “full circle”, using innovative new carbon capture technology
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NewsMüller unveils new environmental incentive programme for farmers
The Müller Advantage programme will pay an extra 1p per litre to farmers for meeting sustainability criteria
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NewsFood industry responds to UK’s latest emissions targets
Boris Johnson set out an “ambitious” target to reduce UK emissions by at least 68% by the end of 2030
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Analysis & FeaturesCarbon emissions: what are food & drink companies committing to?
Nestlé set out plans this week to invest £2.6bn to eliminate all emissions from its supply chain by 2050
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NewsM&S expands packaging-free refill aisle trial to third store
The aisle of refill stations features a selection of 50 own-label lines including rice, pasta, cereals and frozen fruit
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Comment & OpinionBusinesses have a duty to educate consumers on climate change
The desire for purpose-driven brands is here to stay
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NewsMars to cut 51 tonnes of plastic per year from sharing pouch packs
The move means Mars will also be able to fit more packs into shipping boxes
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Comment & OpinionA faraway environmental pledge isn’t worth a hill of beans without a credible roadmap
Hopefully, having a clear path towards zero emissions will help Nestlé hit its 2050 deadline
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NewsCostcutter moves to reduce food waste with Too Good To Go partnership
The symbol group rolled out a pilot across 20 company-owned and independent stores in September
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NewsDS Smith to develop range of bacteria and virus-resistant packaging
The packaging supplier has teamed with sanitation firm Touchguard to create packs with anti-microbial coatings
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NewsFood industry braces itself for mandatory carbon labelling
FDF this week revealed ministers planned to consult on mandatory labelling as part of a post-Brexit overhaul of packaging requirements