All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 243
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News5p bag charge: most shoppers willing to pay, finds study
The study, by Nielsen, found 65% of shoppers would be happy to pay for additional bags
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Comment & OpinionCowspiracy: compelling but biased look at livestock farming
Riding his bike to work, using LED bulbs, Kip Anderson thought he was a bona fide environmentalist
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NewsEC plans to extend discard ban to demersal fish
The plans are the latest step towards a total EU ban on fish discards…
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NewsWorking on Waste: IGD food waste campaign kicks off
IGD is seeking to inspire industry employees to get stuck into the fight against food waste
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NewsM&S launches new nationwide food redistribution scheme
Marks & Spencer is to launch a nationwide surplus food redistribution scheme as part of its commitment to tackling food waste.
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NewsWaitrose boxes clever with new egg cartons made from ryegrass
Waitrose is launched new boxes for its Duchy Organic eggs made from ryegrass
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NewsScotland to introduce target for food waste
Scotland is to introduce a formal target for the reduction of food waste
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NewsJohn West profits leap as tuna sustainability faces scrutiny
John West revealed a big jump in profits this week, as it faced fire for “trashing the oceans for cheap tuna”
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NewsJohn West defends sustainability credentials after coming bottom of Greenpeace table
The Greenpeace table ranked brands and retailers on a host of factors including their sustainability levels
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NewsWales applies to opt out of GM crop growing
The move follows similar decisions in Scotland and Northern Ireland
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NewsSupermarkets use 5p bag charge to support dementia research
Retailers back dementia research through 5p bag levy
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NewsCharging for plastic bags without alienating shoppers
The carrier bag charge comes into force in England today (5 October). What can large retailers do to ensure that customers are at the centre of this policy, asks Andrew Shapiro from Cirrus
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NewsNew carrier bag charge in England will raise £730m for charity
English plastic bag charge will raise £730m for charity
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Comment & OpinionSustainability choices: consumers must be aware of them
Encouraging change in the way fmcg companies operate will have a huge positive impact on global sustainable development
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NewsRecycled packaging prices driven up by currency and demand
Prices of recycled packaging materials are soaring…
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Comment & OpinionSwitch the Lights LED campaign praised by RH Amar
I would like to congratulate you on your Switch the Lights campaign…
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NewsC-stores to charge 5p for plastic bags despite exemption
The vast majority of independent retailers in England look set to introduce the government’s 5p charge for carrier bags
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NewsTesco to use bag charge to fund nature, parks and sports
The retailer is expecting a £30m a year windfall from the plastic bag charge
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NewsEcover makes more bottles from 'ocean plastic'
The bottles are available from Waitrose exclusively from the beginning of October
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NewsCCE saves energy with 'interactive' ICOOL fridges
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is rolling out a new range of interactive fridges for retailers