All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 236
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NewsMPs urge Defra to step up war on food waste
MPs have urged the government to reverse millions of pounds of cuts made to industry body Wrap, amid a growing crisis over household food waste.
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NewsBritish farm production 'under threat' from EU pesticide bans
British production of apples, fresh carrots and frozen peas are under threat because of EU restrictions on the use of pest and weed control substances, a new report has claimed.
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NewsScottish carrier bag charge begins today
Shoppers in Scotland will be charged a minimum 5p for single-use carrier bags from today (20 October).
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Analysis & FeaturesRabobank's 10-point plan to boost food and agribusiness
Global soft commodity output could be dramatically increased by the adoption of 10 innovation-driven ideas…
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NewsBooths reduces fresh stock waste by 20%
Booths has reduced the amount of fresh stock wastage it produces by 20% since adopting a forecasting system…
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Comment & OpinionStealthy spread of SMOs should concern consumer goods industry
The war between citizens and Big Food Inc is an asymmetrical affair yet, as with David and Goliath…
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NewsVitacress pledges to stop growing cress on peat
A leading producer of fresh herbs and salad cress is to grow cress on a wood pulp substrate rather than peat…
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NewsGrocery employees in push to reduce food waste
Waitrose, Asda and Tesco are among 107 companies taking part in a new campaign aimed at helping their employees reduce household food waste.
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Analysis & FeaturesRapeseed prices might soar because of neonicotinoid delays
A delay in approving the emergency use of neonicotinoid pesticides on winter oilseed rape…
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NewsMSC ‘raises the bar’ with new sustainable fishing standard
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has unveiled a revamped standard for sustainable fishing, which it claims will “raise the bar”.
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NewsSainsbury's adds I Prefer 30 eco-labels to Tu clothing range
Sainsbury’s is introducing a new label on its Tu clothing range this season…
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NewsBill Gates-supported SureChill chillers in UK supermarket trial
SureChill has revealed it is working with a UK supermarket to trial in-store chillers…
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NewsAlpro links with WWF for schools sustainability push
Alpro has teamed up with WWF to promote sustainable initiatives in primary schools across the UK…
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Comment & OpinionSustainability is also about a culture of support for staff
In these tumultuous times, should we not invest equally in the sustainability of our people and our workforce?…
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NewsFareShare reports huge rise in retailer donations
A surge in retailer donations has seen the amount of food being redistributed by the FareShare charity more than double…
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NewsVelvet toilet tissue plants 8,000 new trees in Britain
Toilet tissue brand Velvet has planted more than five million trees – including 8,000 in the UK…
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NewsWrap potato study 'could save Co-op £600k per year'
Rooting out inefficiencies in its potato supply could save The Co-operative Group over £600,000 a year, a study claims…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe eco-store retrofit revolution
Supermarkets can no longer afford big, expensive showpiece eco-stores. What is the focus now?…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow green are the discounters?
The discounters were lagging well behind in terms of eco-friendliness in 2011 but sales growth has forced them to change…
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging that's edible - the naked truth
Is it possible to design packaging in a way that emulates how nature packages fruit and veg?…