All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 210
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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
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NewsNetwork Rail hails success of water fountains in fight against plastic
Rail operator said it had had helped prevent more than 100,000 water bottles ending up in landfill each month
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NewsNatoora expands with fifth grocery store and café
The format aims to encourage consumers to know where their food comes from
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NewsCo-op to bring bottle deposit return scheme to UK festivals
Customers choose to either receive a Co-op voucher when they recycle the bottle or donate the deposit to Keep Britain Tidy
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NewsBooths to install 30 new electric vehicle charging points
Last month the number of public electric vehicle charging locations had exceeded petrol stations for the first time
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NewsItsu adds refillable aluminium flask to cut plastic waste
The chain is also donating 5p from the sale of every container to the Blue Marine Foundation
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NewsCoca-Cola switches Glacéau Smartwater into 100% recycled PET bottles
The Glacéau Smartwater change will be introduced by the end of the year
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NewsIceland’s Walker urges government support for food waste system
Walker said business wanted to tackle the problem but needed government support
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NewsSainsbury’s to encourage shoppers to refill water bottles in its cafés
Sainsbury’s is also encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable containers to its fresh and deli counters
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Comment & OpinionWar on Plastic with Hugh and Anita: scary stats and eye-opening facts
Every minute of every day, a truckload of plastic is dumped into the sea
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Analysis & FeaturesEU biofuel ruling hits prices of palm and coconut oil
The EU set out plans to phase out the use of palm oil in biofuels to meet environmental targets
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NewsSainsbury’s launches reverse vending recycling trial at Lincoln store
Up to 500 items can be deposited per customer, which could add up to £25
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Waitrose’s plastic-free trial sustainable at scale?
Waitrose is hoping its Unpacked scheme will lead to permanent changes in behaviour. But is it viable to roll out nationwide?
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NewsUnilever unveils ‘first-ever’ wrapper-free ice cream multipack
The innovation, to be trialled with Solero Organic Peach, cuts plastic use by 35%
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NewsTetley getting ready to launch biodegradable teabag
The sustainable bag will be made with bioplastic from corn starch and vegetable sugars
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NewsSpar wholesaler James Hall launches bag made with recycled PET
The Spar-branded rollpack shopper is made from a polyester yarn derived from recycled PET product
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NewsAldi to trial paper and compostable bags across UK stores
Half of Aldi’s UK stores will trial paper bags while the other half will trial a compostable option
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NewsStarbucks launches first UK airport trial of reusable cups at Gatwick
The coffee giant has joined forces with sustainability experts Hubbub for the scheme