All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 176
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NewsIceland launches website promoting sustainability credentials
The new site says the frozen food retailer is ‘taking on the world’s biggest environmental and social challenges’
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Comment & OpinionProducers: respond to Defra's waste consultation or risk being ignored
Building an effective waste system for the future requires the direct engagement of producers with Defra, says Jon Brookes, head of partnerships, Ecosurety
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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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NewsOrganic body OF&G seals global certification partnership
The body said its deal with Control Union UK would give its certified food suppliers access to global markets
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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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NewsNestlé hits deforestation-free supply chain ‘milestone’
It comes after the company launched its satellite-based Starling service to monitor its global palm oil supply chains for evidence of deforestation
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NewsOlder people 'better than young' at sustainable food habits
More than a third of 16 to 24-year old’s would not not buy wonky veg
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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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NewsUK salmon population nearing 'crisis point'
The total catch in 2018 was 33% below the five-year average
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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
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Comment & OpinionD2C recipe box providers can reap rewards from reducing food waste
A study has shown recipe boxes have smaller carbon footprints than equivalent meals
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NewsAsda trials removal of all single-use plastic from its cafés
The retailer has committed to removing single-use cups and cutlery from all of its customer cafés by the end of 2019
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Comment & OpinionWhy won't Morrisons embrace eco-friendly feminine hygiene?
The future of feminine hygiene is increasingly eco-friendly and retailers and suppliers alike need to step up
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NewsWaitrose funds fellowship projects tackling plastic pollution
The fellowships will be hosted by a number of the 520 universities across the Commonwealth
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Analysis & FeaturesIs paper packaging really better for the planet than plastic?
Retailers and brands are swapping out plastic for paper and cardboard in response to consumer demand – but is this the right move?