All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 139
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Comment & OpinionWhat supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore
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News‘Trend-setter’ Unilever to give shareholders say on climate changes plans
Unilever this week pledged to become the first FTSE 100 company to offer investors a vote to approve of its plans to tackle climate change.
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NewsWaitrose expands ‘Unpacked’ refill range
The Grocer can reveal the supermarket has introduced 13 new lines to the selection
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out environmentally friendly refit to two more stores
The health and wellness retailer has refurbished branches in Hemel Hempstead and north London
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NewsInspired Pet Nutrition claims carbon negative status
The supplier has been accredited by Carbon Footprint
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Comment & OpinionAmazon is lagging behind other fmcg giants with its climate pledge
Amazon’s pledge contains some worthy promises, but its delivery emissions targets are less impressive
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NewsJW Filshill ramps up its green credentials with new trucks
The investment comes as JW Filshill prepares to move its distribution centre to Westway in 2022
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride builds on sustainability aims with United Nations tie-in
The meat supplier said joining the UN Global Compact would help it to deliver on its 2030 sustainability strategy
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NewsM&S to relaunch its ‘Plan A’ sustainability programme
It is also introducing an environmental, social and governance board subcommittee this week
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NewsCoca-Cola pours investment into new dispensing machine technology
The technology lets consumers make and pour their drink in seconds, using ‘on-demand’ portions at the tap of a button as well as customisation of flavour and carbonation
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NewsEat17 records sales boom from refillable stations
The London retailer initially launched the stations in 2018 and has gone from offering dried pulses, cereals, pasta and rice to now also oils, vinegars, detergents and wine
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NewsFood and drink leaders welcome rejection of carbon tax
It follows a government consultation over the summer on what sort of system should replace the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme post-Brexit
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Analysis & FeaturesWith mixed results at best does Plastics Pact itself need repackaging?
The UK Plastics Pact was launched in 2018 to create a circular economy for plastics. Two years on, results are proving a mixed bag
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets can set the tone in the crucial fight against food waste
The UK has been lauded as a world leader in fighting food waste. It’s time we started acting like it, says Tessa Clarke, co-founder of Olio
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NewsBeef supply chain platform to push standards & sustainability
The platform was needed to ‘unite the activities of the UK cattle sector on its sustainability journey’, the platform said
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NewsCo-op to replace entire home delivery fleet with electric vehicles
Stores in Hebden Bridge, Holmfirth and Hove will take delivery of the convenience retailer’s first electric vehicles this month
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Comment & OpinionThe industry has taken a backwards step on plastic. Where next?
The percentage of products that are reusable, recyclable or compostable has barely budged since the UK Plastics Pact began
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NewsTesco removes 20 million pieces of plastic for Christmas
Crackers, lights, cards and Christmas puddings are among products produced with less single-use plastic
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NewsAsda takes delivery of 202 biomethane-powered lorries
The supermarket plans to transition its entire core fleet of 1,000 tractor units from diesel to gas by 2024
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NewsFood and drink industry’s progress on cutting single-use plastic stalls
The overall amount of material suitable for recycling has improved by a negligible 1% since the flagship Plastic Pact strategy began