Sustainability news – Page 123
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NewsCo-op launches new food redistribution pilot
If trial is successful it could be rolled out nationwide
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NewsFood businesses ahead of Environment Agency recycling targets
Food producers and manufacturers will have an overall lower cost of complying with UK packaging regulations this year
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NewsMicrobeads: MPs call for 'urgent' ban on use in cosmetics
About 86 tonnes of microplastics released into environment every year from facial exfoliants alone, Committee says
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NewsWaitrose brings back MSC-accredited canned mackerel
Tins sold under the Essential Waitrose own-label range carrying the MSC eco-label started rolling out into stores this week
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NewsAverage household bins a month's worth of food every year
Amost half of Brits keep bread in the fridge even though this speeds up the growth of mould
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NewsEdible packaging made from milk hailed as food waste breakthrough
New packaging technology could be on market in three years claim USDA scientists
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NewsMeat freezing advice 'misleading' consumers, claims survey
Retailers encouraged to explain that length of freezing relates to product quality rather than food safety
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NewsWaitrose shows cash is no longer king
According to the latest reports from Payments UK, use of card outstripped cash for the first time in 2015
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op installs power-saving technology at 25 sites
Powerstar trialled voltage optimisation units in four Lincolnshire Co-op food stores last year
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NewsWaitrose takes lead on coffee cup recycling
Waitrose is looking for a cup that will be recyclable with all other mixed recycling across Waitrose stores
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NewsCo-op turns delivery packaging into bags for life
The Co-op is boosting its sustainability credentials by making its bags for life from delivery packaging
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NewsWill Aldi and Lidl stumble without the cosseting factor?
Sir, Maybe Aldi and Lidl would do well to consider ‘nudges’ in the manner of Waterstones
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NewsRiverford picks up six tonnes of 'unsuitable' lemons
The lemons were deemed “unsuitable to meet retailer specification based on appearance”
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NewsOrigin Green ambassadors land placements with UK food companies
Ambassadors will be tasked with promoting Origin Green sustainability programme in UK
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NewsPlastic bag use slashed by billions since 5p charge
Environment minister Thérèse Coffey hails £29m being donated to charity and good causes
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NewsWar on Waste chef says supermarkets "rising to the challenge"
Hugh’s War on Waste returned this week and proved that levels of food waste in the fields are still extremely high
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NewsFSA to review 'use-by' stranglehold on redistribution
The FSA has promised to remove the barriers to food redistribution caused by “nanny state” date-marking policies
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NewsWaitrose to launch pasta in packaging made in part from food waste
The two Love Life fusilli come in a recyclable box that comprises 15% peas and pulses left over from making the products
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NewsAsda claims £57 per customer average saving from food waste advice
The supermarket ran a campaign alongside the University of Leeds offering tips on food storage, labelling and recipes for leftovers
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NewsTesco delists raft of John West tuna products after sustainability review
Almost a quarter of brand’s entire fish range to be pulled by retailer