All Plastic articles – Page 37
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NewsTesco to ditch plastic trays in chicken range in move to reduce packaging
The retailer said the move would see it cut 16 million pieces of plastic from its own label chicken lineup
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NewsAldi introducing 100% recyclable packaging for own-label cereal
The discounter is to replace plastic inner cereal bags with a recyclable alternative by the end of the year
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NewsGarnier pushes sustainability with new range of plastic-free shampoo bars
The move makes Garnier the first major mass beauty brand to offer a zero plastic waste alternative to liquid shampoo products
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NewsWaitrose relaunches eco-friendly cleaning range with recycled plastic
The packaging has been redesigned as part of the move in a minimalist style and with new fragrances
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NewsTesco claims ‘ground-breaking’ plastic reduction on cheese packaging
The supermarket is switching from a traditional square block shape to oblong packaging and also removing resealable zips from a raft of its products
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NewsMorrisons urges suppliers to step up plastic reduction
The retailer has warned branded suppliers are falling behind its efforts to reduce own-brand plastic
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NewsAldi claims UK supermarket first with ‘100% recyclable' freezer bag
The 99p ‘eco’ freezer bags are 95% polyethylene and 5% seafood shell waste
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NewsCo-op goes plastic and glitter-free in Christmas 2020 range
The initiative applies to all its own-brand Christmas cards, gift wrap, bags and crackers
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Comment & OpinionHow sustainable do brands need to be in the eco-conscious era?
Customer expectations are growing, and they’re increasingly influencing purchase decisions, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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NewsAmazon launches ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ product badges
The e-commerce giant has also launched a new website section featuring the climate-friendly products
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NewsSupermarkets demand ban on ‘danger’ oxo-degradable plastics
It comes after new rules paved the way for the UK to carry on selling products due to be banned by the EU
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News‘Game-changer’ plastic re-use label to launch early next year
Not-for-profit recycling body The On-Pack Recycling Label is in advanced discussions with retailers and suppliers over rolling out the new label next year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow significant is Asda’s sustainable store trial in Middleton?
Asda has teamed up with brands to reduce plastic packaging. But how will it deliver on its ‘Greener at Asda Price’ strapline?
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NewsAbel & Cole debuts home compostable bags for herbs
The zipper bags are designed to protect the shelf-life of the herbs while decomposing like organic waste under optimal compost conditions
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NewsUKRI and Wrap to take Plastics Pact to India
The venture will seek to increase supply of plastic packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable
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NewsTesco and Kellogg’s launch carton recycling trial
The five-month trial will see recycling points set up in stores
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NewsIceland launches seven new lines with ‘plastic-free or heavily reduced’ packaging
The new lines include a standard loaf and potatoes, each of which has gained new paper packaging
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NewsInside Asda ‘sustainability store’ trial in Middleton
Asda has also launched ‘Greener at Asda Price’, a national price promise that loose and unwrapped products will not cost more than wrapped equivalents
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NewsNestlé plans to build UK-first high-tech plastics recycling facility
It would be the first commercial large-scale facility of its type in the UK
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NewsSouthern Co-op raises £1.5m for good causes with carrier bag levy
For every single-use bag purchased at a Southern Co-op store, 5p is donated to good causes