All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 232
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NewsLeeds plastic recycling trial unites suppliers and retailers
A raft of retailers and suppliers including Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons are involved in the trial
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NewsBulldog makes razor debut with Original Bamboo Razor
The NPD is expected to make its debut in Boots in August
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NewsEat 17 rolls out refillable stations in sustainability push
Stations offer dried cereal, chickpeas, kidney beans, rice, gluten-free penne, chia seeds, dried lentils and goji berries
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NewsMorrisons swaps plastic for sustainable fresh produce bags
The paper bags come in one size and can be used for any of Morrisons’ loose fruit, veg and salad items
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NewsBooths scraps plastic produce bags for compostable versions
The upmarket retailer expects the compostable bags to be introduced in all 28 stores by August
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Analysis & FeaturesHisbe: a brave new model for food retailers in Brighton
The city centre store has been reducing plastic and tackling food waste since long before it was fashionable
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NewsPret launches reusable cup made from bamboo fibre
Pret CEO Clive Schlee said he hoped the move would encourage more customers to bring in reusable cups
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must remember the ‘f’ in Defra
Perceptions of Gove may have changed, but it’s not all been plain sailing, says Fresh Foods Editor Kevin White
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NewsBooths to scrap free hot drinks in cafés for cardholders and remove disposable cups
From 2 July, Booths cardholders will have to use its self-service machines and their own cup to redeem their free drink
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NewsCentral England Co-op extends food waste scheme to all stores
A pilot in nine Leicester stores delivered enough redistributed food for more than 12,000 meals
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NewsWaitrose ranked worst supermarket for food waste reduction
Supermarkets were judged on key areas of their food waste reduction efforts
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NewsGovernment fund launched for companies reducing plastic waste
A new competition was launched today as part of the £20m Plastics Research and Innovation Fund
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NewsLittle Freddie appoints Ainley in sustainability role
Ainley joined the organic brand last month from Sainsbury’s
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NewsSelfridges tackles plastic waste with public water fountain
The upmarket retailer has installed an ornate marble fountain outside the Duke Street entrance to its London store
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Comment & OpinionA secure, sustainable global food system is increasingly urgent
The recent Global Food Integrity summit has convinced Professor Chris Elliott the current way we produce and distribute food needs to be re-thought
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NewsWaitrose and M&S sign up to 'ghost gear' fisheries initiative
World Animal Protection initiative aims to reduce the 640,000 tonnes of gear discarded in the oceans every year
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NewsHighland Spring trials first 100% recycled plastic bottle
The business is trialling its 500ml ‘eco-bottle’ of still water at selected Tesco stores in Scotland
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Analysis & FeaturesTaking the battle to brands: the new trends in own label
Buoyed by a decline in brand loyalty, the rise of the discounters and a value-focused younger generation, own label share
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NewsQuorn ditches black plastic from its packaging
The move by the meat alternative brand replaces 297 tonnes of black plastic with clear & opaque recyclable alternatives
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NewsIceland expands its Deposit Return Scheme trial to stores across the UK
A second machine opened in one of the Wolverhampton stores today, with a further two scheduled for Scotland and Wales