All Sustainability and environment articles – Page 80
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Comment & OpinionHow to battle the best before challenge and minimise food waste
Best before dates have been getting a lot of airtime since Waitrose announced it would be removing them from 500 fresh products
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NewsBrits confused by deposit return scheme concept, research shows
A poll of 2,000 adults found households were already struggling to understand existing recycling schemes
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Comment & OpinionDo booming disposable vape sales spell disaster for the environment?
With sales rocketing, the sector faces a problem with the recycling of its lithium batteries, not to mention plastic waste
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NewsCo-op extends tech-recirculation trial with Spring
Customers can ‘turn their unwanted devices into cash’ at the in-store kiosks
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NewsTesco introduces first zero-emission electric truck for city centre deliveries
Tesco said the lorry has a range of up to 130 miles and was able to carry the same payload as the diesel truck it replaces
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NewsMindful Chef partners with Diabetes UK on recipe range
The brand also tweaked some of its most popular recipes specifically to support people managing their diabetes
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NewsMeat industry bodies raise concerns about new eco-labelling methodology from Oxford University
The paper found that many meat alternatives had a fifth to less than a tenth of the environmental impact of meat-based equivalents
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NewsFears industry facing paperwork chaos as new data transparency body launches
The Data Transparency Partnership will collect data on metrics including health, food waste and carbon emissions
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NewsGousto trials meal kits in place of emergency food bank parcels
The pilot trial with Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is taking place over 12 weeks
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Comment & OpinionEnd of Tesco’s Loop trial shows reusable packaging isn’t a catch-all solution
When assessing the environmental credentials of any packaging, we must remember that every decision in the logistics chain contributes to the overall picture, says Andy Barnetson of the CPI
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NewsDairy supply chain continues to prioritise climate goals despite economic pressure, report finds
The report also found that the roadmap is still well placed to meet the needs of future sustainability policy
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NewsIceland develops recyclable paper packaging for frozen seafood
It is said to be one of the world’s first paper recyclable packaging solutions for frozen food
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NewsSouthern Co-op removes ‘fire risk’ disposable barbecues from sale
The society said it was a permanent decision and was made to protect local wildlife and ecosystems
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Comment & OpinionThe ‘Ecovado’ highlights the pitfalls of a plant-based diet. Just don’t ask me to eat one
The creation highlights the environmental damage caused by intensive crop production
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NewsMedia Bites: Retail sustainability, Amazon, Pets at Home
Household names from Tesco to Ocado are failing to give enough information about how they will survive in a ‘greener’ economy, according to data
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Comment & OpinionRefill or prefill: which is best in the reusable packaging quest?
The number of green initiatives being discarded or watered down amid the cost of living crisis is growing
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy did Tesco call time on Loop packaging-free trial?
Tesco says a cultural shift from shoppers is needed, while Loop and other experts say scale and execution are also issues
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NewsWype lines up seed funding round to scale wet wipe alternative brand
Sustainable personal care challenger Wype has secured pre-seed financing ahead of a bigger round later this year to help bring its wet-wipe-in-a-bottle innovation to supermarket shelves.
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NewsCrop shortages expected in coming months due to water scarcity, growers warn
Growers have warned that potato, onion, carrot and brassica crops are likely to be impacted by severe water shortages
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NewsM&S stops sale of disposable barbecues in all stores over fire concerns
The move comes after Aldi and Waitrose announced earlier this year they were banning the sale of instant barbecues from their stores