All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 241
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NewsCoca-Cola begins sourcing 100% renewable electricity
The move came as CCEP unveiled a new solar farm to support production at Europe’s largest soft drinks factory in Wakefield
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NewsM&S begins redistributing surplus chilled food
Retailer has expanded food waste scheme to include meat, dairy and ready meals in 130 stores, with plans for a wider rollout
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Comment & OpinionPlastic island throws repackaging efforts into sharp focus
Images of an uninhabited, picturesque island in the South Pacific littered with detritus has highlighted the problems facing the planet … but what can we do?
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NewsReducing waste is contract caterers' 'biggest challenge'
Technology able to predict numbers wanting to eat and quantities of food required would be a ‘major leap forward’
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NewsTesco sets itself 'high ambition' carbon reduction targets
Retailer will switch to 100% renewable electricity in the UK and Ireland this year
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NewsMore signups urged as FareShare donations rise 15%
Surplus food donated to FareShare increased 15% in the past year, says the charity
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NewsShame!... For whom? says SodaStream
Sir, Plastic bottle pollution is killing our planet. That’s a fact
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NewsTesco buys thousands of small lettuces from G's to avoid waste
The smaller icebergs would normally be ploughed back into the ground as they sit outside standard supermarket specs
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NewsAnti-GM campaigners hit out at Norwich potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice approved trial at end of April
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NewsOver 80% of supermarket seafood now sourced responsibly
The Sustainable Seafood Coalition report found that responsible sourcing was up from 68% in 2011
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NewsGrowers play down threat of potential drought on UK crops
The UK had just 47% of its average April rainfall over the past month according to the Met Office
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NewsCo-op replaces polystyrene pizza boards with recyclable card
Move will prevent 200 tones of polystyrene boards going to landfill, retailer says
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Analysis & FeaturesHow food waste is fuelling a new wave of NPD
From wonky fruit juice to beer brewed with surplus bread and gin infused by rescued grapes, food waste is inspiring a raft of new NPD
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Comment & OpinionYour business can get greener one step at a time
Eco-conscious consumers are igniting a new food order
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NewsGovernment should force mults to reveal waste figures says Efra
The select committee report Food Waste in England sets out more than 10 recommendations to the next government
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the blockchain will change fmcg
It’s one of the biggest buzzwords in food and drink. So what is blockchain technology? How does it work?
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NewsMorrisons to give away used coffee grounds to gardeners
The coffee recycling scheme is available at all 390 Morrisons cafés across England, Scotland and Wales
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NewsOcado donates four refrigerated delivery vans to food banks
The vans will allow charities to receive fresh food rather than being limited to ambient
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Comment & OpinionIs plant-based always best?
‘Plant-based is best’ is a commonly held view among those choosing a healthy diet, but Joanna Blythman is not convinced
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NewsCoffee cup waste needs bring your own revolution
Sir, If customers were to bring their own cups, then there would be no need to recycle