All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 6
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NewsDefra agrees to reconsider ‘eye-watering’ EPR fees for glass
Defra has been bombarded with complaints from the glass industry after its estimates for the cost of recycling were unveiled at up to £330 per tonne
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Comment & OpinionBrazil meat conference shows progress on environment and welfare
It’s fair to say Brazil’s reputation on environmental issues has been less than glowing
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NewsDefra reveals no plans by Labour to ‘fast-track’ DRS
Defra confirmed Labour was not seeking to bring forward the date, but said it was determined to go ahead in line with the schedule set out previously
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Analysis & FeaturesCan new Ocado pilot finally crack the code of refillable packaging?
Ocado is the latest retailer to take a stab at reusable packaging. Can it finally provide a route to scale where others have failed?
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Comment & OpinionRise of ‘megafarms’ illustrates pressure on UK food system
The number of larger-scale beef and dairy farms in Great Britain has jumped from 756 to 802 over the past five years
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NewsLidl becomes latest supermarket to quietly end reusable packaging in-store pilot
The pilot involved refill machines dispensing Formil detergent into pouches in stores in Swadlincote, Lichfield and Kingswinford
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NewsEPR scheme base fees unveiled by Defra
Following months of calls from industry, Defra has finally unveiled its estimates of costs for producers under the EPR scheme
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Comment & OpinionWe must walk the walk, not just talk the talk on sustainability
Retailers and suppliers must take the lead in this era of innovation, says Patrick Finlay of The Category Management Company
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NewsFairtrade urges EU to address deforestation law ‘shortcomings’
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will come into force in just over five months
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Comment & OpinionReuse must be the end goal for sustainable packaging
Keeping material in its intended use for as long as possible ensures more extraction doesn’t further damage our planet, says Hugo Lynch, sustainability lead at Abel & Cole
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NewsEast of England Co-op links up markdown tech with flashing ESL system
The society has so far integrated the WasteInsight solution with ESLs in 18 stores, which means staff are now alerted of any near-expiry items through a flashing system
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NewsPip & Nut becomes first UK snack brand to commit to Tony’s supply chain principles
Tony’s has so far signed up five UK ‘mission allies’ that have committed to supporting more sustainable sourcing
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NewsThatchers looks to woo ‘next generation’ of cider drinkers with Juicy Apple launch
The UK’s second-largest cider is pushing its sustainability credentials with its latest variant
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NewsFresh oat milk company Oato launches coffee flavoured SKU
The exclusive offering is created for Modern Milkman and combines Oato with coffee, vanilla and caramel
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NewsOcado first to pilot online reusable packaging scheme
Once used or decanted, customers then return the empty vessel to the Ocado driver when they next deliver
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NewsCoca-Cola invests in climate startup turning wastewater into clean electricity
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ business innovation arm, CCEP Ventures, led an £800k investment round for Pipeline Organics
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NewsAustralia trade deal lawsuit blocked by government, claim campaigners
Environmental campaigners were set to take the government to court over its Australia trade agreement
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NewsFoundation Earth announces EU backing to tackle eco scoring ‘wild west’
Foundation Earth said the move would provide the expertise needed to develop internationally recognised standards
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NewsTesco debuts own-label wine with climate friendly grape variety
The grape variety is highly resistant to fungal diseases
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NewsCo-op and Co-op Foundation fund organisations growing food without damaging UK peatlands
Co-op explained peatlands were some of the most carbon-rich ecosystems on earth, storing twice as much carbon as the world’s forests