All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 198
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NewsIndustry responds to Greenpeace’s report on the plastic increase
Greenpeace found use of plastic in supermarkets is still increasing
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NewsSupermarkets urged to challenge suppliers as branded plastic use rises
Single-use plastic packaging used by the retailers increased from 886,000 tonnes in 2017 to 903,000 tonnes in 2018
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NewsBritvic signs major rPET supply deal in latest push for packaging sustainability
There was “a significant industry issue in accessing the quantity and quality of food-grade rPet required” to satisfy current demand, said Britvic
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Comment & OpinionMeat documentary failed to play up benefits of UK’s sustainable farming systems
The NFU described the documentary as “the best advert” for sustainable production systems
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NewsLynas Food Service introduces packaging-free range in stores
Customers of the Northern Irish wholesaler can fill their own containers in the ‘Unwrapped: Reuse & Refill’ zones
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Analysis & FeaturesAre brands doing enough to eliminate black plastic?
With supermarkets taking the lead on eliminating black plastic from own-label packaging, what progress are brands making?
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NewsUnilever switches Domestos bottles to detectable black plastic
The change stands to save 2,500 tonnes of bottles from black plastic’s usual fate in landfill or incinerators
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NewsClaims Scotland’s DRS could cause cross-border fraud rejected
Scottish environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham told MSPs the fear was a myth propogated by opponents of the scheme
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Comment & OpinionGreen is the new black. But brands can use rebellion to their advantage this Black Friday
Black Friday has sprouted its fair share of counter messages and moves, according to Good Business founder and CEO Giles Gibbons
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NewsFDF urges collaborative approach to food and drink issues in election manifesto
The FDF has slammed the government plans for a ban on HFSS promotions
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association calls for DRS strategy representation
SWA said wholesalers would be fundamental to the success of the scheme
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Comment & OpinionWhat are the big brands doing about black plastic?
Supermarkets have made strides on black plastic removal. Suppliers must catch up
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NewsSupermarkets warned to act now to prevent tuna stocks ‘collapse’
A draft report by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission claims Spanish vessels illegally caught 13,000 tonnes of Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna in 2018
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NewsLittle Freddie and Sainsbury’s launch recycling scheme for all babyfood pouches
Shoppers can buy recycling bags for 99p, which they can post free of charge to Enval
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NewsMcDonald’s launches ‘Big Toy Take Back’ plastic recycling trial
McDonald’s said it would use the trial to gauge customers’ reactions to toy recycling
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NewsArla to triple speed of emissions reduction with new data project
The dairy co-op is creating the ‘world’s largest climate database’ to provide bespoke data to farmers on their carbon emissions
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NewsMajor supermarkets sign up to refillable products pilot scheme
The expanded Refill campaign will also highlight discounts that reward customers for bringing their own containers
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NewsSupermarkets on track to eliminate all own-label black plastic by end of 2019
This week Morrisons announced it had become the first major retailer to remove all black plastic from its own-brand food and drink packaging
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NewsMorrisons eliminates black plastic from all own-label food and drink
The supermarket said the move accounts for almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic being made more easily recyclable
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Comment & OpinionIt’s hugely frustrating that food waste reduction efforts are being hindered
The Grocer has campaigned for years now to help move the dial on food waste in the industry