All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 208
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons' move from plastic to paper bags is to be commended
Morrisons is to be commended for its recent announcement to bring back traditional brown paper bags for groceries in store
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NewsIceland to trial paper alternatives to plastic carrier bags
The retailer is trialling the new alternatives in its Merseyside stores over the next eight weeks
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NewsTulip commits to cut down on plastic and food waste
The pork giant has committed to making all plastic packaging recyclable or compostable by 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesBreaking the plastic habit at Canary Wharf
The Canary Wharf Group’s campaign is committed to opening up the district as a test bed for innovation and ideas on reducing single-use plastic
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NewsRetailers to trial alternative to government DRS scheme
A coalition of companies, including Asda, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer, are set to roll out reverse vending reward machines
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NewsScottish government opens deposit return scheme consultation
Respondents will be asked for views on a series of questions including what materials should be collected
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NewsBidfood to roll out 150-strong range of plastic-free products
New plastic-free products include paper straws, a reusable cup and spring water in a recyclable aluminium can
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NewsSouthern Co-op launches reusable hessian bags for charity
The society has started selling the hessian bags at 15 of its branches
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NewsLeeds plastic recycling trial unites suppliers and retailers
A raft of retailers and suppliers including Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons are involved in the trial
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NewsBulldog makes razor debut with Original Bamboo Razor
The NPD is expected to make its debut in Boots in August
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NewsEat 17 rolls out refillable stations in sustainability push
Stations offer dried cereal, chickpeas, kidney beans, rice, gluten-free penne, chia seeds, dried lentils and goji berries
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NewsMorrisons swaps plastic for sustainable fresh produce bags
The paper bags come in one size and can be used for any of Morrisons’ loose fruit, veg and salad items
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NewsBooths scraps plastic produce bags for compostable versions
The upmarket retailer expects the compostable bags to be introduced in all 28 stores by August
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Analysis & FeaturesHisbe: a brave new model for food retailers in Brighton
The city centre store has been reducing plastic and tackling food waste since long before it was fashionable
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NewsPret launches reusable cup made from bamboo fibre
Pret CEO Clive Schlee said he hoped the move would encourage more customers to bring in reusable cups
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must remember the ‘f’ in Defra
Perceptions of Gove may have changed, but it’s not all been plain sailing, says Fresh Foods Editor Kevin White
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NewsBooths to scrap free hot drinks in cafés for cardholders and remove disposable cups
From 2 July, Booths cardholders will have to use its self-service machines and their own cup to redeem their free drink
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NewsCentral England Co-op extends food waste scheme to all stores
A pilot in nine Leicester stores delivered enough redistributed food for more than 12,000 meals
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NewsWaitrose ranked worst supermarket for food waste reduction
Supermarkets were judged on key areas of their food waste reduction efforts
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NewsGovernment fund launched for companies reducing plastic waste
A new competition was launched today as part of the £20m Plastics Research and Innovation Fund