All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 215
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NewsCosta aims to recycle 500 million cups by 2020
The figure represents a fifth of the 2.5 billion takeaway coffee cups consumed in the UK each year
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NewsAldi named MSC's top supermarket for sustainable seafood
The Marine Stewardship Council’s analysis shows the percentage of the discounter’s range which is certified has grown from 69% last year to 79%
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NewsScientists accidentally create new plastic-eating enzyme
The discovery has the potential to enable a full recycling process of plastic bottles and packaging
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NewsGap between intention and action on single-use plastic bottles
The ‘hassle factor’ of refillable bottles ‘outweighs environmental concern’, a study by BRITA & Keep Britain Tidy found
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News£60m government fund to fight plastic pollution in the oceans
Prime Minister announces new £60m fund to fight plastic pollution in the oceans
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NewsNikki Dixon takes on dedicated plastic reduction role at Asda
Dixon, who has worked in a variety of management roles at Asda for the past 14 years, has been made senior manager for plastic reduction
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Analysis & FeaturesHow sustainable is that plant-based burger really?
While they are billed as better for the environment, many plant-based patties list soy as their primary ingredient
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NewsIceland MD stands by retailer's pledge to ditch palm oil
“We are saying no to palm oil until such time as they can prove zero deforestation,” said Richard Walker…
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Analysis & FeaturesPalm oil prices fall as production rebounds
Palm oil was this week trading near 2,4000 Malaysian ringgit (£463) a tonne
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose proves there is no such thing as a free coffee
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Nor free coffee at a Waitrose café …
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NewsPepsiCo and Nestlé criticised over palm oil rainforest clearance
A report published by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) found over 10,000 hectares of peat forest in Borneo’s Sintang district had been cleared over the past five years
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NewsCranswick warns meat companies to improve transparency
The meat giant’s Radical Transparency report warned suppliers needed to demonstrate greater accountability
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NewsPret partners with Chilly's on reusable bottles
With three different designs exclusive to Pret, the 500ml bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours
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NewsSainsbury's tackles plastic use with new food cartons
The cartons developed by sustainable packaging firm RAP are claimed to use 85% less plastics than widely used alternatives
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Comment & OpinionFood & drink businesses should embrace soil health
We have a looming crisis in the UK that is literally right under our feet
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News2 Sisters pledges 90% recyclable plastic packaging by 2020
The company said the move would almost double the amount of recyclable packaging used in its supply chain, which currently stands at 47%
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NewsNestlé commits to zero-waste packaging by 2025
It intends to focus on eliminating non-recyclable plastics and encouraging use of plastics that allow better recycling rates
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NewsSelfridges stops selling plastic carbonated drinks bottles
Store was first retailer to replace single-use plastic water bottles with alternatives in January 2015
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches eco-friendly reusable shopping bags
The move is part of its strong sustainability and ethical production commitments
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NewsWaitrose to end free hot drinks in cafés and remove disposable takeaway cups
The initiative aims to encourage customers to bring their own reusable cups and use vending machines