Sustainability news – Page 116
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NewsDemersal fish discard ban to be extended in North Sea
The EC has adopted a plan to extend the discard ban to demersal fisheries in the North Sea
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NewsFood industry on track to beat Courtauld 2015 food waste targets after slow start
The food industry is set to beat its 2015 Courtauld Commitment targets on food waste, despite efforts having gone into reverse last year.
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NewsFood chain urged to harness big data to boost productivity
Retailers could cut food waste, improve animal welfare and boost profits by harnessing the power of big data, says Rabobank
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NewsPackaging: Save Our Paws by Bear
Snacking brand Bear marked its fifth anniversary by partnering with the WWF
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NewsScottish carrier bag use plummets following 5p charge
Usage has dropped by 650 million units since October 2014
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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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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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NewsRecycled packaging prices driven up by currency and demand
Prices of recycled packaging materials are soaring…
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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