All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 173
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Analysis & FeaturesEU biofuel ruling hits prices of palm and coconut oil
The EU set out plans to phase out the use of palm oil in biofuels to meet environmental targets
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NewsSainsbury’s launches reverse vending recycling trial at Lincoln store
Up to 500 items can be deposited per customer, which could add up to £25
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Waitrose’s plastic-free trial sustainable at scale?
Waitrose is hoping its Unpacked scheme will lead to permanent changes in behaviour. But is it viable to roll out nationwide?
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NewsUnilever unveils ‘first-ever’ wrapper-free ice cream multipack
The innovation, to be trialled with Solero Organic Peach, cuts plastic use by 35%
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NewsTetley getting ready to launch biodegradable teabag
The sustainable bag will be made with bioplastic from corn starch and vegetable sugars
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NewsSpar wholesaler James Hall launches bag made with recycled PET
The Spar-branded rollpack shopper is made from a polyester yarn derived from recycled PET product
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NewsAldi to trial paper and compostable bags across UK stores
Half of Aldi’s UK stores will trial paper bags while the other half will trial a compostable option
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NewsStarbucks launches first UK airport trial of reusable cups at Gatwick
The coffee giant has joined forces with sustainability experts Hubbub for the scheme
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Analysis & FeaturesUnpacked: a closer look at Waitrose’s plastic-free trial
We head to Waitrose’s Botley Road store to unpack the pros and cons of its plastic-free trial
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NewsGraham's the Family Dairy to bring back glass bottles
It marks the first time in over 60 years Graham’s has sold fresh milk in glass bottles
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NewsHonestly Good Smoothie Co eyes sustainable packs
The D2C startup’s plans come following runaway success on Crowdcube
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NewsSainsbury's to remove plastic bags for loose fruit, veg & bakery
This year’s moves would take the total amount of plastic reduced by Sainsbury’s in recent years to over 10,000 tonnes
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils sustainability badges for station stores
Half of all managed station retailers have stopped supplying plastic cups and cutlery since last year
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Comment & OpinionDestination charging; the sustainability race
Building the UK’s EV network will be best enabled through cross-sector partnership
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Comment & OpinionLetters: metal cans with plastic seals are recyclable
”We encourage consumers to continue to put cans with plastic seals in the recycling bin”
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose's packaging-free trial is challenging, but vital
Yes, it could result in queues, pricing confusion and mess. But don’t let that detract from the power of the idea
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Comment & OpinionRetailers should use their power to push brands towards sustainable palm oil
When it comes to palm oil, ensuring branded products and own-label products are sustainably sourced is vital. Retailers hold the key to reforming the palm oil industry, says Tristan Price, CEO of MP Evans
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NewsRoberts unveils recyclable paper pack for core loaves
The bag is made from sustainably sourced paper with a ’very thin’ polypropylene coating
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NewsCentral England Co-op bans sale of single-use plastic bags
The action aims to save 12 million pieces of single-use plastic per year
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Comment & OpinionPlastic waste is hardwired into the supermarket system. Time for action
Malaysian minister Yeo Bee Yin’s whistleblowing on plastic recycling is to be admired, says Joanna Blythman