All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 127
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NewsArla to buy farmers’ green energy as it eyes net zero CO2 by 2050
The dairy co-op said the move could encourage more farms to invest in renewable energy sources
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NewsMorrisons brings back refill container scheme as Covid cases fall
The initiative is available in all Morrisons stores and with the containers being given a sticky label that is then scanned at the tills
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NewsWEPA UK unveils Feel Good sustainable toilet tissue brand
The launch marks the own-label supplier’s first foray into branded goods
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NewsSainsbury’s reusing ‘rescued’ plastic in strawberry and fish packaging
Its fresh fish range will contain 34% of the recycled plastic in its packaging
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Category ReportSea of trash: soft drinks category report 2021
Our planet’s oceans are filling up with cans and plastic bottles. How are soft drinks manufacturers cleaning up post-pandemic?
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NewsJimmy’s adds new sustainable ‘bottlecan’ format as RTD coffee sector soars
The drinks were previously packed in Tetra Pak cartons, which have a ‘bio-cap’ made from plastic
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NewsCo-op bans plastic bags for life from all stores
Co-op will extend the rollout of its certified compostable carrier bags across all stores
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op hits five-year target to reduce energy consumption by 25%
Since January this year, the society began sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of deposit return schemes could be digital, here’s why
Delays, government infighting, industry concerns: the rollout of a DRS has caused havoc. Could a digital element be the solution?
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NewsTesco offers finance incentives for suppliers to sign carbon targets
The move incentivises companies to make positive changes to their business
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NewsOne third of food and drink companies have no climate change plan, finds poll
The revelation comes with the FDF announcing a “pioneering” target for the industry to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040
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NewsRetailers and suppliers to launch ‘digital DRS’ trial in bid for rethink of plans
Aldi, Co-op, Lidl and Ocado, alongside suppliers such as Diageo and Danone, are backing the trial
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NewsNomad Foods slashes CO2 emissions by almost 11% in 2020 despite Covid
The Birds Eye and Goodfella’s owner said it had made significant progress in its annual Eating for the Planet report
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NewsMoody’s: supermarket share prices at risk due to slow progress on plastic
The credit ratings giant also warned retailers could face environmental law suits for the harm done by plastic packaging
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Comment & OpinionHow regenerative agriculture can help the food industry cut carbon
Tackling climate change will take a whole food chain approach and collaboration has never been more important, says Chris Daly, chief sustainability officer, PepsiCo Europe
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom waste stream to mainstream: the rise of refillable products
Packaging-free trials are on the rise across the mults. But can they work at scale? And is consumer demand sufficient?
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Comment & OpinionTextiles 2030: fashion industry pledge is a smart solution with some serious backers
Fast fashion is unlikely to go anywhere. So Wrap was savvy to get the likes of Primark and the supermarkets on board with its latest sustainability initiative
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Comment & OpinionWhy is the EU legislating to make it harder to choose plant-based dairy alternatives?
Amendment 171 pushes against consumer demand and undermines the EU’s drive to promote sustainable consumption, say Upfield’s Dr Jeanette Fielding and Cecilia McAleavey of Oatly
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NewsSuppliers set ‘pioneering’ target of hitting net zero by 2040
FDF is drawing up a roadmap to set key milestones for the carbon reduction
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NewsThe Bluebeards Revenge adds sustainable Shampoo Bar trio
Three vegan variants are packed in 100% recyclable cardboard