All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 230
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NewsPrinces to roll out plastic bottles with 51% rPET
Princes expects to have transitioned to the packs across all branded and own label products by the end of September
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Comment & OpinionPlastics can aid the circular economy
How can the increased collection and recycling of plastics enable a more circular economy for Europe?
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons announcement should prove a tipping point on food waste
Morrisons’ move is another, potentially big, step in the right direction, but there is still much to be done to get the industry fully working together on food waste
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NewsIceland to use new 'plastic free' mark on own brand packs
Eggs, cottage pies and veggie burgers are due to be the first Iceland products to get the “plastic free” mark, designed by campaigners to make it easier for consumers to make informed choices on sustainable packaging
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NewsEU’s bottled water suppliers aim to increase PET collection
The European Federation of Bottled Waters has announced a four-part plan to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy
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NewsBB&R's new 'helix' wine bottle top reaches UK
The helix is fully resealable like a screwcap, but with “the all-important cork-out-the-bottle ‘pop’”
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NewsCo-op to trial DRS at four summer events
The society will install the machines at its pop-up stores at Download and Latitude as well as Reading and Leeds
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NewsSustainable Spirit Co readies rum launches & 'eco-pouch' push
The brand, which makes Boxer Gin and Element 29 vodka, is set to launch Toti, a white rum, in June
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NewsSainsbury's ends £10m Waste Less, Save More campaign
Sainsbury’s insisted that helping its customers reduce the amount of food they waste “is still an important issue”
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NewsTesco achieves 64% of food waste elimination target
Tesco was the first UK retailer to publish food waste data and said it was proud of its record
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NewsM&S rolls out liquid nitrogen-powered delivery fleet
The move is part of M&S’ Plan A 2025 which includes plans to cut its carbon emissions by 90% compared with its 2006 level
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NewsMSC faces 'credibility challenge' among consumers
The NGO faced mounting pressure over how it manages its certification scheme in recent months
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NewsEat 17 cuts plastic waste with resuable cups and refills
The retailer plans to roll out a refill station for organic milk in August
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NewsEat Natural makes ‘plastic neutrality’ commitment
The brand aims to offset its annual plastic footprint by financing the collection of 115 tonnes of ocean plastic
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NewsFarmers protest as neonicotinoid ban is extended
Warnings ban on pesticide could lead to lower productivity and increase in imported crops
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NewsPlastic waste: The Grocer assembles expert panel for free webinar
The live event – Plastic and the Packaging Conundrum – will take place at 11am on 30 May
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NewsInnocent unveils bottle with 15% recyclable bio-plastic
The result of two years’ development, it will initially be used from this month for Innocent’s smoothies
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NewsStarbucks to trial biodegradable & paper straws in 54 outlets
The trial will kick off in branches in London and Manchester next month
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastics Pact: what's involved and will it work?
The UK Plastics Pact launches this week but does it go far enough, and can industry set aside competitive rivalry to find solutions?
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NewsFood & drink businesses sign up to Wrap's UK Plastics Pact
The ‘world-leading’ initiative will see the UK become the first country to set sweeping targets across the industry