All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 213
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NewsRecycling overhaul will put huge costs on business, says BRC
The BRC this week held talks with supplier trade bodies and packaging compliance bosses
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NewsAndrew Thornton's plastic-free aisles lead to sales rise
Thornton said he is continually looking to introduce more plastic-free lines
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NewsLidl to trial removal of 9p bags for life in Welsh stores
The trial in 54 Welsh stores alone is expected to save 150 tonnes of plastic a year
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NewsM&S to publish complete list of global tea and coffee suppliers
The retailer has promised to share an interactive map of its 135 suppliers on its website
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NewsMSC consults again to toughen fishery certification criteria
The move would see tighter controls on shark finning and compartmentalisation
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NewsTesco increases bottle size for trial DRS vending machines
Tesco told The Grocer it was now accepting any bottle up to three litres
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NewsWaitrose pledges to make all own-brand cocoa Fairtrade
Retailer made the commitment to mark the start of Faitrade Fortnight
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Analysis & FeaturesIs eliminating palm oil really the sustainable thing to do?
Iceland has drawn attention to the issue, but is it realistic to cut out palm oil? Is it even the answer?
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NewsNorthern Irish Nisa makes switch to sustainable packaging
Milestone Rathfriland Nisa Extra is now selling a large proportion of its take-home meals in new Vegware packaging
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NewsHalf of Brits want clearer recycling labelling, says survey
A fifth of consumers admit mistakenly throwing non-recyclable packaging into their recycling bin
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NewsHovis links with Terracycle for bread bag recycling scheme
In October, Hovis added clearer recycling messaging to its packaging to ‘boost the number of bags that are disposed of correctly’
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Comment & OpinionSustainability is set to succeed whimsy as the key driver of food trends
Today’s Future 50 Foods report forecasts which foods are expected to gain popularity due to their sustainability
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NewsOn-the-go plastic-free straw ‘first’ picked up by Nestlé
The straw from Swiss packaging supplier SIG is made from paperboard
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NewsGovernment considering 'watered down' version of DRS
Environment secretary Michael Gove said the government was considering two options for DRS
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NewsWaitrose adds online 'aisle' for certified B Corp products
The trial bands together 20 brands and 50 products for sale on its website
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NewsWaitrose to roll out energy-saving fridge tech at all stores
Waitrose will begin installing the technology in all 349 stores next month
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Comment & OpinionDeposit return scheme should come in across the entire UK
Government needs to ensure that companies operating within a DRS are not unfairly paying twice through other producer responsibility or tax schemes, says Gavin Partington of the BSDA
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NewsTesco plans major expansion of solar panels on its roofs
The retailer has already put in a series of planning applications for sites
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NewsHotel Chocolat rolls out sugar cane packaging for Easter
The new box has been designed to be sustainable, biodegradable and compostable
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NewsMPs urge end to plastic waste exports to developing nations
The call was welcomed by campaign group A Plastic Planet