All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 305
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News'Cropageddon' claim overstated but rain hitting UK produce
British produce has taken a severe beating following the recent torrential rains…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs inflation dips, will rising grain prices spoil the party?
Fears about high grain prices pushing up the cost of food were back on the agenda this week after unusually dry weather in the US.
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Comment & Opinion
The future of food is upon us
As the banking crisis continues, the politics remain the same, dominated by a desire to return to business-as-usual.
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NewsCarrier bag use rises for second year in a row
The number of plastic bags used by UK shoppers UK has risen for the second year in a row, according to new data released by Wrap.
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Analysis & FeaturesHalifax recycling plant a giant leap for carton makers
Currently, all our drinks cartons are recycled overseas, but a new plant is the next step for an industry that is making good progress.
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NewsMiers backs plan to feed pigs food waste
Former Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers has teamed up with food waste expert Tristram Stuart…
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Analysis & FeaturesHalifax recycling plant is a giant leap for carton makers
The UK downed a staggering three billion drinks packaged in cartons last year.
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Comment & Opinion
Making the non-recyclable recyclable
Recycling rates in the UK stand at just over 40%. Unfortunately, most packaging waste still ends up in landfill.
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NewsCo-op Group to wrap cucumbers again in bid to reduce food waste
British asparagus could join Melton Mowbray pork pies and Champagne in getting special protection from the EU.
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NewsMatthew Algie starts solar roastery
Premium coffee company Matthew Algie is using the sun to power its roastery after covering its roof with solar panels.
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NewsMidlands growers kick off asparagus PGI push
British asparagus could join Melton Mowbray pork pies and Champagne in getting special protection from the EU.
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NewsFruit growers call for supermarket curbs
Tropical fruit growers have delivered a petition to the European Commission, calling on it to curb the buying power of supermarkets.
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NewsGreenBottle takes on Tetra Pak with recyclable juice carton
The company bringing the paper wine bottle to market is now taking on the likes of Tetra Pak with the launch of a paper juice carton.
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NewsShoppers follow advice to ‘make friends’ with their fridge
Brits are heeding food safety experts’ advice to treat their fridge as their ‘friend’, with most now chilling perishable items such as butter and eggs.
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NewsNew lights help cut energy bill by 22%
A Costcutter retailer in Southport is reaping the rewards of signing up to British Gas’ Business Energy Insight initiative.
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NewsBargain Booze improves energy efficiency
Bargain Booze retailers are reaping the rewards of going green.
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News10 years left for cod and chips? What a load of codswallop
Rumours about the UK running out of cod are unfounded, according to the seafood industry, which has insisted cod stocks are in good health.
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NewsCarbon cost of fish industry under review
The British Standards Institute has launched a consultation on a new method of assessing the carbon footprint of fish and seafood products.
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Analysis & FeaturesCoca-Cola delivers and inspires on the sustainability front
Coca-Cola Enterprises impressed judges with the “very strong consumer engagement” at the heart of its new sustainability plan: Deliver for Today Inspire for Tomorrow.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco initiatives having a 'transformative effect'
It may have been a year of missed financial targets for Tesco, but it’s had no such problems on the environmental front.