All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 247
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: Shoppers must be encouraged to buy green
Voluntary collaboration and empowered consumer choice are key to cutting our carbon footprint, says Richard Hands
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News
Ugo woos Netto shoppers - by offering them Netto
New discount retailer Ugo is set to be a near carbon copy of Netto. Mimicking its predecessor, the chain launched by Haldanes following the purchase of 20 Netto stores from Asda will have a yellow fascia with black lettering. In place...
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Comment and Opinion
Thank you, Hugh, for fighting fish discards
Sustainable policies must be backed by regulatory reform and a wider repertoire of seafood on sale, says Leendert den Hollander.
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News
Nocton plays its green card over ‘superdairy’
A pint of milk produced by the Nocton 'superdairy' herd would have a carbon footprint 41% lower than a litre of Tesco milk, Nocton Dairies claimed this week, as it launched a new scaled-down bid to gain planning permission. The...
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: Five-year plan for environmental salvation
Working with farmers, PepsiCo intends to radically reduce water use and carbon emissions by 2015, says David Wilkinson. An economically and environmentally sustainable UK farming industry is vital to a prosperous future for the food industry and increasingly important to consumers. Farmers understand the land they work better than anyone and, by regularly visiting their farms and listening to what they tell us, we are able to gain insights that allow us to work in partnership and improve both sustainability and business practices…
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News
As CRC scheme is axed, is the green incentive still there?
The Comprehensive Spending Review has stolen the green incentive of the carbon credit scheme. Is the coalition all stick and no carrot, asks Mike Kielty
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News
Outcry as Osborne's carbon ‘stealth tax’ lands on retailers
An "environmental stealth tax" introduced in the Comprehensive Spending Review could cost retail chains up to £20m a year each, it was claimed.
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News
Lower-yielding tomatoes have higher C02 output
The carbon footprint of lower-yielding tomato varieties is typically twice that of higher-yielding varieties such as classic loose tomatoes, new research has shown.A project commissioned by the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) and...
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News
Carbon footsie
Companies under the cosh to reduce their carbon footprint should cuddle up to a supply chain partner, says Sue Scott
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News
Second Opinion: Eat local food and save the planet
Fife Diet demonstrates the huge cuts that can be made to carbon footprints, says Joanna Blythman
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News
Third Party: We need investment for carbon reduction
The voluntary carbon market will play a vital role in providing investment for climate initiatives, says Rachel Mountain
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News
New feed offers greener milk with lower satfats
A new cattle feed has been launched that its makers claim will slash the satfat content and carbon footprint of dairy products and "revolutionise" the dairy industry.Lintec, which is already used extensively on the Continent, was...
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News
Dairy Crest to cut carbon 12% using biomass
Dairy Crest is to install two biomass boilers at its Davidstow creamery, reducing the company's carbon emissions by 12%. The boilers, which will cost £3.2m to install, will be fuelled by wood pellets from Yorkshire. Dairy Crest claimed...
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News
World News 22/5/10
Dole Food Company has announced plans to develop its environmental initiatives at company-owned farms around the world. A new Office of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability will prioritise carbon footprint...
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News
Third Party: Simple methods can reduce carbon by 60%
Cutting products’ carbon footprint is easier than you think – and it can even help save money, Xavier Vital
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News
It’s a piece of cake: UB sets itself harder sustainability goals
United Biscuits has had to set itself new green targets after hitting most of its eco-goals ahead of schedule. In 2007, the biscuit and cake maker set targets for reducing carbon emissions and energy use, reducing waste to landfill, water...
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News
Third Party: We must take control of our carbon destiny
The industry can’t afford to sit on its hands and wait for legislation on carbon reduction targets, says Simon Chapman
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News
New green targets? Been there, done that say multiples
Retailers have cast doubt on the value of the second phase of the Courtauld commitment, which came into effect this week. The Wrap-backed Courtauld Commitment 2 (CC2) has set an industry target of reducing the carbon impact of food...
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News
A healthy future for fruit and veg
Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables and sustainable opportunities for increasing domestic production of fresh produce…
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News
Has Defra planted the seeds for a secure UK food supply?
While much in Defra’s latest report on Britain’s future food security is familiar, there are signs of a shift in government thinking, says Nick Hughes