All Plastic articles – Page 42
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NewsSupermarkets on track to eliminate all own-label black plastic by end of 2019
This week Morrisons announced it had become the first major retailer to remove all black plastic from its own-brand food and drink packaging
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NewsMorrisons eliminates black plastic from all own-label food and drink
The supermarket said the move accounts for almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic being made more easily recyclable
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NewsFlat rate for bottle DRS could lead to ‘switch from cans to plastic’
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation claimed shoppers would switch en masse from buying multi-packs of cans to large plastic bottles
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Comment and OpinionHow food and drink businesses can meet consumer desire to do good
Consumers are searching veganism, eco-packaging and organic, says Google’s Harry Walker
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Comment and OpinionClean energy is the next green frontier for grocery - and it’s a win-win
Consumer demand for eco-initiatives is intensifying, says Maria Connolly, head of clean energy at UK law firm TLT
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NewsAldi to introduce reusable bags for loose fruit & veg
The drawstring bags will be in 250 stores from the end of November
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Comment and OpinionRemoval of packaging must be done carefully to avoid food waste
Wrap’s clear set of six principles will help retailers limit plastic use, and ensure removal is done in a safe and sustainable way, says director Peter Maddox
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NewsTesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from stores by 2020
The latest move is part of Tesco’s ‘four Rs’ sustainability strategy
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NewsScottish DRS retailers could qualify for rates relief, says Sturgeon
Relief will be offered to retailers chosing to install a reverse vending machine
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches 5p charge for single-use paper bags
Holland & Barrett said it hoped the new move would act as a reminder for customers to “think twice”
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Analysis and FeaturesHow Thornton’s Budgens in Belsize Park has taken more steps to cut out plastic
We take a look at the new eco-friendly measures instore
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Comment and OpinionRoger Burnley: Let’s test ideas to reduce packaging waste
Companies with testable ideas to reduce, reuse or recycle plastic are invited to approach Asda, says CEO Roger Burnely
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News‘Tag and trace’ trial opens up new front in the war on plastic
The first trial will see plastic packaging collected from homes on behalf of producers
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NewsAsda brings forward recycled plastic target and tells suppliers: speed up
CEO Roger Burnley has urged suppliers to come forward with new ideas for reduced, reusable or recycled plastic solutions
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NewsHuggies commits to eliminating plastic from its baby wipes
The brand would remove 50 tonnes of plastic from its products by the end of 2019, it said
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NewsCook switches from black plastic to 100% recyclable trays for all meals
The move follows a trial in its Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks stores this summer
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Comment and OpinionCrackers about sustainability: how grocers are cutting Christmas plastic
The latest shake-up sees Waitrose and John Lewis set to remove plastic toys from festive crackers
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NewsIceland responds to young environmentalist’s request with sixth plastic reverse vending machine
The frozen food retailer has installed a new machine for customers to recycle plastic bottles in its recently opened store
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NewsWarning of high upfront costs of DRS scheme for wholesalers
The FWD submitted a seven-page submission to the Scottish Parliament ahead of the consultation on DRS closing this week
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NewsUnilever unveils raft of plastic reduction measures for Dove
Dove expects to save enough virgin plastic per year to circle the Earth almost three times