All Plastic articles – Page 38
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NewsButlers claims first with ‘fully recyclable cheeseboard’ packaging
The Lancashire-based cheesemaker said its new packaging was able to be recycled as one unit, including the label
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Analysis & FeaturesGerm phobia versus green intentions: attitudes to sustainable packaging in Covid
So how do shoppers feel about sustainability as the second wave approaches? The Grocer surveyed over 1,000 UK adults in partnership with Harris Interactive to find out the latest attitudes
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Comment & OpinionHow CCEP is helping to build a circular economy on plastic
Our sustainability goals are more important than ever, says Julian Hunt, VP of public affairs and communications (GB) at Coca-Cola European Partners
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Analysis & FeaturesAre green plastic packaging targets hitting the mark?
Plastic targets have become a must for fmcg firms. But are they aiming high enough – and is a circular plastic economy possible under this approach?
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Comment & OpinionIceland’s plastic footprint call highlights worryingly inconsistent reporting in retail
Iceland was right to call on businesses to publish their plastic footprints. But the issue here is one of consistency, rather than transparency
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Iceland really taken the lead on plastic reporting?
Iceland challenged rivals to publish totals – but some already do
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NewsM&S ends ‘Little Shop’ giveaway toys promotion
The programme, which was criticised by plastic campaigners, was ’always intended to end in September’, M&S said
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NewsSpar stops 100 tonnes of black plastic reaching landfill with recyclable packaging
Spar has pledged to completely remove single-use plastic from its own-label products by 2025
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NewsHarry’s expands with five scalp care additions to haircare lineup
And The Bluebeard’s Revenge makes its packaging more sustainable
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NewsWaitrose to launch plastic-free wrapping paper this Christmas
The wrapping paper is made from sustainable Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper and printed using water-based inks
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NewsShowerblocks looks to provide plastic-free shower gel alternative
The startup is the brainchild of Neil Whippey, founder of insect snacking brand Eat Grub
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NewsWaitrose ditches multibuy kidney beans to cut down on plastic
The removal of the plastic wrapping will apply to all Waitrose own label multibuy tins
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NewsM&S introduces recyclable packaging for bakery products
The new packaging is made from translucent paper or paper with a small plastic window
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NewsLidl makes new pledge to cut own-label plastic by 40% by 2025
The discounter claims to be close to hitting an earlier target two years ahead of schedule
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NewsOrnua revamps Pilgrims Choice cheese blocks with new plastic-saving shape
Using the tagline ‘Same weight…40% Less Plastic’ the dairy co-op will now sell its cheese in a stubbier shape dubbed the Megablock
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NewsIceland challenges other retailers to reveal their total plastic use
The frozen food specialist has published its own figures, including primary product packaging as well as packaging used in deliveries to stores
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NewsPringles trials paper can in East Anglia Tesco stores
Kellogg’s wants 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025
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NewsAldi starts selling loose fresh produce by weight using new checkout scales
It means the new lines, including bananas, bramley apples, carrots, sprouts, mushrooms and leeks, can be priced per kilo
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NewsAldi launches concentrated cleaning products in recyclable bottles
The move stands to save an estimated 550 tonnes of single-use plastic a year, according to the discounter
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NewsCo-op looks to tackle plastic pollution with film recycling scheme trial
The society is kicking off the trial today at 50 stores across sourthern England