All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 195
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Comment & OpinionCutting carbon will be even more important in a post-coronavirus world
Government should consider a carbon tax for companies, says Patrick Gee, founder of Llanllyr Source
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Comment & OpinionConsumers have shown lower levels of food waste can be part of the ‘new normal’
Now is the time to reinforce messages on best before dates, freezing and planning ahead
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NewsUK households ‘throwing away less food’ in lockdown, says Wrap
Just over one in three households said they threw away less uneaten food overall in the past month
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Analysis & FeaturesCould coronavirus be the last straw for recycled plastic?
The recycling industry was already in crisis. Now, the pandemic is threatening to tip it over the edge
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NewsLook beyond best before dates for food donations to cut waste, urges Wrap
There is no legal requirement for fresh, uncut fruit & vegetables to carry any date label
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Comment & OpinionClimate goals must be at the heart of the food industry’s recovery
It’s an opportune moment for the food industry to review what its commitments can be, says Piccolo founder Cat Gazzoli
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NewsSodaStream to switch syrups bottles from plastic to metal
The PepsiCo-owned supplier is to make the change from early next year at its factory in Israel
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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