Sustainability news – Page 95
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NewsMSC confirms suspension of North Sea cod certification
The suspension follows a drastic fall in stocks since the fishery regained MSC certification in 2017
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NewsDaye to launch ‘world’s first’ CBD-infused tampons via DTC
Daye claims the 150mg of full-spectrum CBD in its tampons can soothe menstrual cramps
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NewsBlue-chip fmcg companies among top 10 on sustainability
Fmcg companies and retailers are leading the fight against climate change among blue-chip companies, with Unilever, M&S and Tesco ranking among the top 10 most sustainable businesses
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NewsBudweiser and Stella Artois to lose plastic rings in packaging overhaul
Budweiser Brewing Group claims the move will cut out approximately 850 tonnes of plastic every year
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NewsCo-op signs up to UN ‘Our Only Future’ climate campaign
The Co-op is making changes such as using natural refrigerants, and minimising the environmental impact of its products through responsible sourcing
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NewsDrinks industry clashes with Scottish government over DRS decisions
The WSTA has accused the Scottish government of “asking for the impossible, while at the same time setting a trap for producers”
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NewsSodaStream to shut down e-commerce and HQ for climate strike on 20 Sept
The brand’s shutdown will kick off from 8am on Friday, lasting 24 hours
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NewsMPs call for clarity on ‘climate breakdown’ risk to UK food security
There are concerns over the UK’s dependency on food imports from countries at risk of ’climate breakdown’
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NewsM&S brings Infarm vertical farms to seven London stores
Customers will be able to pick fresh herbs from the in-store ‘farms’, which are the first of their kind in the UK
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NewsAsda trials new coating technology to increase fruit shelf life
Asda claimed the link-up with Apeel Sciences could “drastically reduce food waste” and potentially cut the use of plastic
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NewsWrap urges ‘collective action’ over threat to UK water supply
At least six major areas of the country could face a crisis on quality and availability of water, the Wrap report suggests
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NewsAsda trials pop-up charity clothes shop to push sustainable fashion
The retailer has opened the pop-up charity outlet at its Milton Keynes store
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NewsThree-quarters of shoppers want to use refill stations, says survey
The main reason people would not use a refill facility was an unwillingness to take containers to a store
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NewsAsda staff take part in litter pick along Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Volunteers will aim to cover a 10-mile stretch of the canal in the next five days
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NewsBirds Eye marks 100% certification Follow the Fish on-pack promotion
The milestone made Birds Eye the “biggest brand in the UK” for certified sustainable and responsible seafood sourcing
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NewsSpar to notify local shoppers of price reductions with Gander app
Two hundred and seventy UK stores with Henderson Technology’s EdgePoS went live last Friday
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NewsOlympia London links with Wrap for food waste campaign
The venue is tracking waste by measuring deteriorated food, preparation waste, inedible waste and plate waste
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NewsSainsbury’s begins deposit return scheme trial with glass bottles
The Scottish government has already vowed to push ahead with an all-in system as early as 2020
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NewsNorth Sea cod off the menu as stocks slump
Climate change and a failure to reduce fishing pressures on stocks are thought to be behind a collapse in numbers
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NewsCo-op to push local authorities on household food waste collections
Society is writing to the near-half of all local authorities that do not collect food waste