All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 190
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NewsGreat British Biscotti Co to add home compostable packaging and vegan duo
The packaging will roll out across the entire range later this year
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NewsUK urged not to further delay ban on plastic straws
Defra has pushed back its ban of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds amid the Covid-19 outbreak
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NewsWaitrose claims UK supermarket first with tube wine duo
The tubes are 100% recyclable and contain the equivalent of three regular bottles of wine
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Comment & OpinionCould a rise in obesity be an unintended consequence of lockdown life?
Much great work by industry, campaigners and government risks being undone
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Comment & OpinionManufacturers need bottle closures for sanitiser: it’s imperative we start recycling them
The UK is running out of bottle closures due to the shutdown of two global manufacturing sites, says Mark Jankovich, founder of Delphis Eco
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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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NewsPiccolo to launch 100% recyclable babyfood pouch
The brand says it will be the first in Europe to do so
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus threatens sustainability: plastic is making a comeback
It’s time for recycling work to be considered essential
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NewsCalls 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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NewsManchester Gin switches bottles to predominantly recycled glass
The new packaging features an average of 55% reclaimed material
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NewsMondelez 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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NewsSupermarkets 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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NewsPrinces 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 & OpinionHow 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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NewsCushelle 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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NewsScottish 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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NewsMcDonald’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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NewsIceland 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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NewsBaylis & 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 & OpinionFad 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?