All Plastic articles – Page 27
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Comment & OpinionClimatarian could be the new diet that shapes supermarket shelves
Climatarianism may seem like a pricey faff. But eco-friendly eating is becoming much easier
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Comment & OpinionOnly regulation can solve failures of voluntary action in climate policies
Voluntary business pledges have proven to not be enough to drive meaningful change, says Jessica Sinclair Taylor, head of policy and media at Feedback
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NewsNivea launches ‘revolutionary’ sustainable hand soaps range
Called EcoRefill, the range comprises 100% recycled and recyclable PET bottles and cleanser tablets which are used to make the liquid soap
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Comment & OpinionWhether or not Iceland hits its 2023 plastic target, no one can tarnish its achievement
Iceland’s commitment has inspired rivals and put pressure on packaging suppliers
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NewsRichard Walker: ‘Iceland may not hit 2023 plastic target’
Richard Walker made the revelation as he announced a new Iceland initiative to ‘offset its entire remaining plastic footprint’ by recovering waste plastic from the environment
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NewsCedo launches ‘UK’s first’ antibacterial bin bags into Morrisons
The NPD was a “direct response to consumers’ need for increased hygiene and sanitation in the home, arising as a result of the Covid pandemic”
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Comment & OpinionPlastic-free wet wipes are a no-brainer. Why haven’t the old ones been eliminated yet?
With a proposed ban on wet wipes containing plastic in the offing, suppliers should read the writing on the wall
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NewsGousto trials edible stock cube wrappers to cut plastic use
The move is part of Gousto’s ongoing work to reduce plastic packaging in its recipe boxes
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NewsTesco partners with Faerch to launch PET recycling initiative
PET shelf-ready packaging is typically used once and downcycled into other non-food applications.
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NewsSouthern Co-op launches soft plastic recycling points in 29 stores
Once picked up from stores, the recyclable material is turned into post-consumer plastic granules, by Jayplas
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NewsPlymouth Gin to cut 60 tonnes of carbon emissions with ‘more sustainable’ bottle
The distiiller has removed all single-use plastic from its bottles and reduced the overall weight of the glass by 15%
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NewsIceland’s Richard Walker calls on government for mandatory plastic reduction targets
Mandating progress would make it easier for Iceland to meet its own commitments on plastic, Walker said
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NewsAsda opens biggest sustainability refill store so far, in York
Asda’s third ‘sustainability store’ is also the biggest refill store in the UK, according to the supermarket
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NewsJucee rebrands to widen appeal and lure in health-conscious consumers
The drinks’ nutritional benefits were now clearly labelled on pack, ‘making it easier for shoppers to make the right choice’, said Jucee
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Analysis & FeaturesThe limits of in-store recycling and what each retailer is doing about it
Supermarkets are tackling the problem of recycling flexible plastic and film packaging, but are these recycling points a long-term solution, or just a drop in the ocean?
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NewsStartup Tweakit launches powder toiletries to combat plastic use
Each comes in three fragrances: Jasmine & Sea Salt, Peach & Lemon and Lavender & Rose
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NewsCaterforce buying group to eliminate black plastic by end of 2021
The group has pledged that all of its packaging will be either recyclable or reusable by 2025
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NewsLil-Lets ditches single-use plastic applicator tampons in favour of reusables
Feminine hygeine brand Lil-Lets is to cease production of all single use plastic applicator tampons from November 2021
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Comment & OpinionWhy we need to be pragmatic in our use of recycled materials
There is a misguided emphasis on achieving 100% recycled content in packaging, says Edward Kosior, CEO and founder, Nextek
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News‘Archaic’ duty stamps hindering sustainability in spirits sector, distillers warn
The current legislation was ‘hindering innovation in terms of helping to prevent climate change’, said Cooper King Distillery