All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 148
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NewsGreenpeace sets supermarkets a 50% plastic reduction target by 2025
A 35% reduction could be achieved by focusing on just 13 of the worst-offending categories, the report claims
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NewsPlastic bag charge to be extended across all retailers from April
The charge will also increase from 5p to 10p, in line with moves already brought in by the supermarkets
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NewsSandwich industry body assembles group to tackle packaging recycling
British Sandwich Association said more than 75% of authorities were now able to recycle lined board sandwich packaging
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NewsInstall DRS machines? We’re too busy fighting for survival, say retailers
Government plans for a DRS have suffered another delay as the consultation is pushed back
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Comment & OpinionWhy there can be no more excuses for supermarket food waste
The founders of Olio, Karma and Whywaste explain how their newly formed coalition will help tackle supermarket food waste
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NewsHotel Chocolat extends St Neots DC with outlet store
Hotel Chocolat also has six outlet branches in Cheshire Oaks, York, Bridgend, the O2 (London), Clarks Village (Somerset) and Gloucester Quays
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Comment & OpinionThe post-coronavirus world is the perfect opportunity for beer exports to become greener
Beer exporters have long stuck to tried and tested business models. But now there is appetite for change, says Francois Sonneville, a senior beverages analyst at Rabobank
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Comment & OpinionSwitching to paper bags isn’t as straightforward as it seems
Anything that cuts plastic use must be applauded. But the real test is whether customers will reuse their paper bags
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NewsSelfridges launches major sustainability drive with reselling initiatives
Chairman Alannah Weston said coronavirus had helped Selfridges understand how ‘fragile’ its systems are
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Comment & OpinionSlash carbon emissions by disposing of surplus kitchen equipment sustainably
The UK throws away one million tonnes of electronic items each year, and half of all e-waste is scrapped appliances, says Paul Fieldhouse, business development manager at Ramco
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NewsWaitrose to become next mult to ban plastic bags for life
Morrisons said earlier it was trialling replacing plastic bags for life with a paper version ahead of a national rollout
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NewsMorrisons to scrap plastic bags for life as customers ‘only use them once’
The supermarket has kicked off a trial at eight stores with all bags for life replaced by paper carrier bags
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NewsHeineken rolls out ‘Green Grip’ cardboard toppers across canned booze range
Green Grip has initially launched on Heineken, Foster’s and Kronenbourg multipack cans
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NewsWaitrose to reintroduce carrier bag recycling scheme
The initiative was temporarily stopped in March due to coronavirus
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NewsPandemic has exposed big weaknesses in UK food system: report
A new study by consultancy Veris Strategies reveals a majority of food industry leaders fear the sector is vulnerable to disruption
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Holland & Barrett’s future-proof store refit in Chelmsford
We paid a virtual visit to the retailer’s Chelmsford store, which has had a sustainability-led redesign
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NewsTropicana relaunches on-the-go range with new look and recycled plastic bottles
The new bottles are made with 50% recycled plastic and are recyclable
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NewsAnti-supertrawler push ‘will not affect protected areas’
The high-profile Greenpeace campaign is aiming to ban foreign-owned supertrawlers from the UK’s marine protected areas
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NewsCross-party MP group to demand ‘all-in’ bottle DRS
20 MPs are calling for plastic and glass bottles, aluminium cans, cartons, pouches and coffee cups to all be included in the DRS
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Comment & OpinionBen & Jerry’s Home Office row shows the industry is trying to be a force for good
Ben & Jerry’s tweet thread directed at Priti Patel triggered a pile-on, but Unilever is taking positive steps