All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 185
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Category ReportA green shave: male grooming category report 2019
In the era of Hugh’s war on plastic, how are brands innovating to keep up with more sustainability-minded shoppers?
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Comment & OpinionConsumer behaviour will be the real test of Evian’s recycling plans
The brand has invested in tech to launch a 100% rPET bottle for Wimbledon. But consumer buy-in will be crucial if these plans are to work on a wider scale
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Comment & OpinionFlood damage is only going to hit grocery harder
With climate change bringing wild and unexpected weather patterns, simply hoping for the best is no longer effective…
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NewsNestlé claims world first with paper flow-wrap packaging
The eco-wrapper will roll out from this month across Yes, the healthier snack bar brand that made its debut last September
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NewsEvian unveils 100% rPET bottle in Wimbledon trial
The innovation is part of Evian’s commitment to ensure all its bottles are 100% rPET by 2025
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NewsSmart refrigeration study envisions 30-minute switch-off periods
The Innovate UK research also found that a linked UK network of commercial refrigeration systems could cut CO2
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NewsPiecemeal news of progress on plastic makes industry an easy target
Joined-up reporting and proper measurement is essential
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NewsFood waste and cost concerns hike consumption of leftovers
A staggering 156.8 million British lunchboxes featured leftovers in the year to 24 February
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Good Club is taking the fight against plastic online
The Brixton-based online grocer believes it’s found a solution to the online plastic problem
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Comment & OpinionPlastics Pact must highlight successes to win public support
Wrap needs to do a more effective job on PR and measuring progress
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NewsUK Plastics Pact identifies ‘problematic’ materials to remove from sale
Wrap today published a list of eight “problematic or unnecessary” single-use plastics
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NewsHumane League campaign targets McDonald’s chicken welfare
The animal welfare group wants the fast food chain to publicly commit to improve the welfare of its chickens
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NewsPinkster launches Gin Jam Cocktail Mix made with discarded raspberries
It comes packed in 20g sachets, with a two-year shelf life
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NewsBottle Up water looks to fight tourist plastic waste
The startup’s ‘London’ packs are made from bio-plastic derived from sugar cane
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NewsAldi lists range of unusual fish species in sustainability move
The fish species are usually more popular in Europe
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NewsQuorn on course to meet 2022 emissions reduction target
It also claims to be ‘climate positive’ thanks to its largely flexitarian customer base
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NewsMcDonald’s to scrap plastic salad containers & McFlurry lids
Salads will be served in cardboard containers, disposing of the plastic bowl, shaker salad cups and lids used currently
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NewsBorder Biscuits removes 90% of plastic from packaging
The brand has swapped clear plastic trays for recyclable cardboard
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Comment & Opinion‘War on Plastic’ adds pressure on an industry in packaging limbo
Alternative packaging often has its own downsides, says Ian Weston, associate partner at Food Strategy Associates