All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 221
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NewsMEPs back ban on single-use plastics by 2021
European food leaders warned the plans would only work if Europe massively improved its recycling infrastructure
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NewsMSC tightens rules in clampdown on forced and child labour
The NGO said the move would provide seafood buyers and consumers with ’greater assurances’ over the issue
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NewsJohn Lewis launches reusable shopping bag
The bags are designed to be durable and environmentally-friendly
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NewsPlastic-free & e-commerce innovation among packaging trends
Mintel found environmental concerns are heavily influencing packaging design
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NewsPercol claims world first with plastic-free coffee bag
The new teabag-like format is made from a 100% plant-based material
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NewsAsda to sell George clothing made from recycled plastic
The retailer’s George chain today announced the move to improve the “ethical and environmental” impact of its products
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NewsTrystan Farnworth made sustainability director at Britvic
Farnworth was previously commercial director for convenience & impulse
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NewsTesco kicks off fruit & veg packaging reduction trial
The supermarket has removed an “extensive” amount of packaging from products at its Watford and Swindon Extra stores, in a move it plans to roll out across the UK if successful
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches plastic reduction campaign
The 1Change campaign is promoted on signage throughout the aisles of 40 of the society’s food stores
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NewsMorrisons signs up to Arla 360 dairy farm assurance standard
The move means about 200 UK-based Arla dairy farmers will now need to meet six separate criteria
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership pledges to reduce emissions to zero
Pledge covers Waitrose and John Lewis stores, distribution centres, head offices and all other sites
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NewsOatly unveils anti-dairy campaign for London Coffee Festival
The ads are concentrated around Shoreditch, London
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NewsAldi commits to stop selling non-biodegradable glitter
The discounter will remove the glitter from its Halloween and Christmas ranges this year and from all products before 2021
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NewsProgress on ghost gear but more seafood companies need to improve, warns study
Thai Union was singled out for praise in World Animal Protection’s second study into ghost gear, but others needed to engage on the issue
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NewsAldi to sell cabbages and cauliflowers without plastic
The move will save half a tonne of plastic over six weeks
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NewsPlastic campaigners call for higher 'bag for life' charges
Last week Lidl announced a trial under which it will stop selling the 9p bags in 54 stores in Wales from 1 May
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NewsAsda 'war on plastic' cuts out 6,500 tonnes in first year
Asda said it had reduced plastic in almost 1,000 individual product lines
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NewsWaitrose compostable banana bag criticised by customers
Shoppers have taken to Twitter to ask why the upmarket retailer has stocked bananas in packaging at all
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NewsLost Sheep claims UK first with compostable speciality coffee pods
The Nespresso-compatible pods are made from waste wood bark from the paper industry
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NewsDanish Crown pledges to go carbon neutral by 2050
The group is in the process of setting up sustainability projects tackling issues from energy and water consumption to packaging and transport