All Plastic articles – Page 55
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NewsUnilever adds detectable black pigment to plastic bottles
Tresemmé and Lynx packs will become easily detectable by recycling plant scanners
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NewsBlue Marine Foundation among winners of Waitrose plastic grant
The initiative was created with environmental charity Hububb
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NewsGood Club aims to be ‘world’s first zero-waste online grocer’
The retailer intends to kick off a trial in the autumn of reusable packs for around 30 SKUs
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NewsHolland & Barrett to stop selling wet wipes
Holland & Barrett is making the change as part of its Clean and Conscious pledge
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NewsLeeds on-the-go recycling trial to be expanded across UK
The Leeds By Example project is to be followed by launches in Edinburgh and Swansea
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NewsIndustry leaders blast impending plastic tax fiasco
A Treasury consultation on chancellor Philip Hammond’s plans for a “world-leading” tax closes this weekend
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NewsScotland pushes ahead with 'all-in' deposit return scheme
The system will include aluminium and steel cans as well as drinks containers made of glass and PET
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Comment & OpinionWe need to embrace smart solutions to the plastic problem - even weird ones
It’s easy to deride the likes of Stiricle, but it’s smart and eco-friendly
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NewsCCEP achieves 98% recyclable rate for its packaging
The company also purchased 100% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2018
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NewsStruggling Pure Leaf drops teabags in sustainability drive
Pure Leaf has also dropped its plastic tub pack in exchange for a box of recyclable black cardboard with a colourless window.
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NewsWaitrose unveils new range of bags made from plastic bottles
10% of their price will be donated to the Marine Conservation Society
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NewsSainsbury's steps up plastic reduction after protests
The supermarket is to trial in-store ‘pre-cycle areas’ where customers can ditch unwanted packaging before taking it home
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NewsCheap prices take priority over sustainable food, poll says
Research found that 81% of shoppers bought food based on the price
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NewsPlastic-free supermarket planning online launch
The Clean Kilo in Birmingham uses gravity dispensers to dole out produce directly into customers’ containers
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NewsGreenpeace targets Sainsbury's with plastic packaging protest
The environmental group analysed tweets published in 2018 referencing plastic along with one of the top four supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesEco-friendly feminine care: the three options consumers want to see in supermarkets
Consumers are starting to demand more sustainable alternatives to plastic-filled tampons and pads. These are the three options gathering pace
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NewsSoft drinks giants back tech initiative to make waste plastic as good as new
Nestlé, PepsiCo and Suntory are backing development of a bio-based recycling technology
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NewsUnilever reveals more plans for sustainable plastic packs
A 100% recycled squeezy bottle for Hellmann’s mayonnaise is expected in late 2019 or early 2020
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Category ReportSoft drinks vs CO2, the sugar tax and the plastic backlash: bumper category report 2019
The soft drinks industry has faced multiple challenges over the past year. In this report we take a closer look at how it has tackled the key issues
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Comment & OpinionBrands must make their packaging sustainable to attract Gen Z loyalty
Communicating values effectively can be a powerful driver of loyalty, especially from younger shoppers, says Chase Buckle, trends manager at GlobalWebIndex