Sustainability news – Page 104
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NewsNFU hits back at livestock reduction recommendations
The NFU said it was ’disappointed’ to see the Committee on Climate Change recommend reducing livestock numbers
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NewsPalm oil: 'Historic' day for sustainability as RSPO adopts 'zero deforestation' standard
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil adopted a set of revised Principles & Criteria (P&C) with a vote of 212 to 19 in Malaysia today
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NewsMondelez points to palm oil action in wake of Greenpeace attack over deforestation
The Cadbury and Oreo maker claimed it had taken “actionable steps” to ensure the palm oil it buys is sustainable
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NewsIceland unleashes animatronic orangutan in London stunt
The orangutan has been shown in Oxford Street, London parks and clinging to a Christmas tree on Coin Street
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NewsAMT Coffee unveils 100% bio-compostable coffee cup and lid
Both the cup and lid break down at room temperature and can be deposited in a general waste bin
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NewsM&S unveils seven new ethically sourced Jutexpo shopping bags
Jutexpo said each bag had a four-year lifespan, equivalent to using up to 624 of the single-use plastic bags
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NewsIceland Christmas ad petition attracts 600,000 signatures
The petition was launched on Friday and had gained 629,000 signatures by around midday today
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NewsClearabee wins 'reactive waste' contract with the Co-op
Clearabee won the contract from ‘big five’ waste giant Biffa
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NewsScotland likely to go it alone on DRS
Scottish government plans for a deposit return scheme are at least a year ahead of the rest of the UK
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NewsPalm oil supplier Indofood sanctioned by RSPO over labour violations
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil has suspended one of its mills and ordered further audits of its facilities after finding evidence of “grave” violations of international labour standards
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NewsTetley publishes full list of its tea suppliers
Of the UK’s five biggest-selling tea brands, only Unilever’s PG Tips and Pukka Herbs have not made public details of their tea suppliers
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NewsWaitrose finds environmental concerns among top food trends
Waitrose said it had seen an 800% increase in questions about plastics from customers
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NewsWWF points to 'major flaws' in MSC assessment of fishery
The WWF said it was ‘most concerned’ over the certification of the Echebastar tuna fishery
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NewsPlastic film directive set to drive up price of sandwiches
The directive sets out a minimum reduction target of 25% by 2025 for single-use plastic packaging for which there are currently no alternatives
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NewsCourtauld Commitment wins global award for food waste fight
Wrap’s Marcus Gover and Richard Swannell received the award from Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Denmark
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NewsPrinces hits 100% ethical tomato sourcing goal
All of Princes’ tomatoes now come from farms in Italy that hold an ethical accrediation
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NewsIceland to offer palm oil-free Christmas range
The move follows the supermarket’s commitment in April 2018 to go palm oil-free on own-label foods by the end of the year
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NewsJJ Food Service wins MSC accreditation for its depot network
JJ also recently dramatically reduced CO2 emissions through the use of telematics
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NewsKraken limited edition bottle supports marine conservation
The bottle features an embossed ceramic design of the mythical sea creature’s tentacles curling around it
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NewsSelfridges sells Iceland's palm oil-free Luxury Mince Pies
Iceland made a commitment in April to remove palm oil from own-label ranges by the end of this year