All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 185
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NewsUbamarket adds 'plastic alerts' for recyclable products
A survey found 44% of people actively buy products that have less of an impact on the environment, even if more expensive
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink can help itself tackle climate change, but it must act now
Today’s UK Climate Projections 2018 study makes for sobering reading
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NewsBRC proposes new plans for deposit return system
The BRC pre-empted a consultation expected to be launched by Defra secretary Michael Gove
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Analysis & FeaturesHow that 'banned' Christmas ad has helped broaden Iceland's appeal
Viewed millions of times online, the ad has thrust Iceland into the consciousness of many
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Analysis & FeaturesHow do the RSPO's revised palm oil standards stack up?
New rules from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil are a ‘step forward’, but will they make a meaningful difference?
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NewsPublic hesitant on price hikes in war on plastic, says report
Four-fifths would support a reward based system in the form of either money back for returning used packaging or loyalty points
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NewsBidfood runs campaign in schools to encourage recycling
The national campaign to raise awareness in schools marked National Recycling Week
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NewsCampaigners call for tax on all virgin plastic products
WWF and the Resource Association have proposed a levy for shoppers who buy virgin materials
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Comment & OpinionHow can farmers reconcile Brexit with calls for higher quality meat?
It’s been a rough week for farmers, and not just because of the bleak turn the weather has taken
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NewsHalo revamps packs with home-compostable outer wrap
The wrap is a home-compostable biopolymer laminate, rather than a bioplastic
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NewsCo-op rolls out compostable carrier bag to 1,000 stores
The rollout follows a trial of the 5p not-for-profit compostable bags in 22 stores in Greater Manchester
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NewsCosta unveils reusable cup with contactless payment chip
The Clever Cup has a detachable rubber base containing a removable contactless payment chip
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Comment & OpinionAfter Iceland's PR blinder on palm oil what happens next?
Historic move to make RSPO certification adhere to stricter standards is a major breakthrough
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NewsBidfood unveils environmentally-friendly vegan cleaning range
Pro Green selection is made from plant-based raw materials including root vegetables
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NewsTesco teams up with WWF to make shopping more sustainable
Measures will encourage consumers to slash meat consumption through offering greater choice
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NewsOcean Spray revamps chilled juice drinks with 25% rPET bottle
In the past five years, the brand has seen its portfolio of ambient and chilled juices lose 35% of value
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NewsNFU hits back at livestock reduction recommendations
The NFU said it was ’disappointed’ to see the Committee on Climate Change recommend reducing livestock numbers
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NewsPalm oil: 'Historic' day for sustainability as RSPO adopts 'zero deforestation' standard
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil adopted a set of revised Principles & Criteria (P&C) with a vote of 212 to 19 in Malaysia today
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NewsMondelez points to palm oil action in wake of Greenpeace attack over deforestation
The Cadbury and Oreo maker claimed it had taken “actionable steps” to ensure the palm oil it buys is sustainable
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NewsWrap unveils plastic waste reduction 'roadmap'
The new ‘UK Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025’ sets progress targets for April 2019 and the end of 2022