All Plastic articles – Page 17
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News
Domestos rolls out 50% recycled plastic bottles across core bleach range
The bottles used high-quality recycled resin to ensure strength and durability, said Domestos
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Welsh government proposes ban on single-use plastics
Wales was the first UK nation to introduce a single-use plastic bag charge at 5p per bag
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Freshways to ditch coloured milk bottle caps in major recycling move
The switch follows similar moves by Waitrose and Aldi this year
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Aldi trialling clear milk bottle caps to improve recyclability
The discounter is removing green caps from its British semi-skimmed standard milk in favour of clear ones
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Brits confused by deposit return scheme concept, research shows
A poll of 2,000 adults found households were already struggling to understand existing recycling schemes
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Comment and Opinion
Do booming disposable vape sales spell disaster for the environment?
With sales rocketing, the sector faces a problem with the recycling of its lithium batteries, not to mention plastic waste
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Comment and Opinion
End of Tesco’s Loop trial shows reusable packaging isn’t a catch-all solution
When assessing the environmental credentials of any packaging, we must remember that every decision in the logistics chain contributes to the overall picture, says Andy Barnetson of the CPI
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Iceland develops recyclable paper packaging for frozen seafood
It is said to be one of the world’s first paper recyclable packaging solutions for frozen food
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Comment and Opinion
Refill or prefill: which is best in the reusable packaging quest?
The number of green initiatives being discarded or watered down amid the cost of living crisis is growing
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Plastic bag use down 97% since charges introduced, new figures show
The data suggest the war on plastic bags is back on track after being dealt a major blow during the pandemic
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Tesco winds up Loop reusable packaging trial
The supermarket launched its Loop trial in 10 stores in September last year
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Delamere relaunches goats milk line with new Combidome packaging
The supplier said the new format offered the best sustainability performance of a carton, while improving the functionality and pourability of a bottle
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Iceland removes website reference to plastic and palm oil pledges after criticism from campaigners
The Changing Markets Foundation called for Iceland’s sustainability website to be updated to reflect that its plastic and palm oil pledges were not being met
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Analysis and Features
Why is the Scottish DRS such a headache for convenience retailers and wholesalers, and what can they do?
Scotland’s DRS plans, which are due to be implemented next year, have sparked outrage from wholesalers and convenience retailers, who claim they are unfair on smaller stores and could even limit consumer choice
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Tesco scraps soft drinks multipacks in bid to slash plastic use
Tesco said it would sell individual cans at the same price per unit as multibuys and would allow customers to mix and match different products
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M&S launches new recyclable tomato packaging
The new packaging has replaced hard-to-recycle plastic sleeves with recyclable cardboard and a small amount of plastic film
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Comment and Opinion
More delays to DRS are in nobody’s interest. A digital system would change the game
By opening the door for a digital DRS, there is a real possibility delays would not be needed, says Alice Rackley, CEO at Polytag
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Biffa made logistics partner for Scotland’s deposit return scheme
Biffa is also working with Circularity Scotland on a major project to build a new PET recycling plant in Scotland, to support the scheme
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Wrap CEO Marcus Gover to stand down after six years
Gover said the environmental challenges facing the industry had “never been greater”
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TerraCycle launches ‘zero waste’ recycling scheme for food manufacturers
It collects waste items such as hair nets, earplugs, disposable gloves and safety equipment and sends them to third-party processing partners