Sustainability news – Page 72
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NewsSmart refrigeration study envisions 30-minute switch-off periods
The Innovate UK research also found that a linked UK network of commercial refrigeration systems could cut CO2
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NewsFood waste and cost concerns hike consumption of leftovers
A staggering 156.8 million British lunchboxes featured leftovers in the year to 24 February
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NewsHumane League campaign targets McDonald’s chicken welfare
The animal welfare group wants the fast food chain to publicly commit to improve the welfare of its chickens
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NewsPinkster launches Gin Jam Cocktail Mix made with discarded raspberries
It comes packed in 20g sachets, with a two-year shelf life
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NewsQuorn on course to meet 2022 emissions reduction target
It also claims to be ‘climate positive’ thanks to its largely flexitarian customer base
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NewsNatoora expands with fifth grocery store and café
The format aims to encourage consumers to know where their food comes from
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NewsCo-op to bring bottle deposit return scheme to UK festivals
Customers choose to either receive a Co-op voucher when they recycle the bottle or donate the deposit to Keep Britain Tidy
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NewsBooths to install 30 new electric vehicle charging points
Last month the number of public electric vehicle charging locations had exceeded petrol stations for the first time
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NewsIceland’s Walker urges government support for food waste system
Walker said business wanted to tackle the problem but needed government support
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NewsSainsbury’s to encourage shoppers to refill water bottles in its cafés
Sainsbury’s is also encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable containers to its fresh and deli counters
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NewsAldi to trial paper and compostable bags across UK stores
Half of Aldi’s UK stores will trial paper bags while the other half will trial a compostable option
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NewsHonestly Good Smoothie Co eyes sustainable packs
The D2C startup’s plans come following runaway success on Crowdcube
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NewsWaitrose trials 'Unpacked' refill initiative to reduce plastic waste
Plastic reduction trials will take place in Waitrose’s Botley Road store in Oxford until 18 August
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NewsWaitrose to install energy saving ‘closed door’ technology
If the Berkhamsted trial is successful, Waitrose is planning to roll out the technology to at least three more stores
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NewsMSC hails 99% drop in Pacific shark finning
Shark finning was one of the main concerns outlined by campaign group On the Hook ahead of the fishery’s recertification in 2018
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NewsPlanet Organic adds sustainable and organic sushi concession
Retailer has created the concession in partnership with restaurant Maido Sushi
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NewsTesco reports 17% fall in food waste from its operations
Tesco said it was now 81% of the way towards its target that no food safe for human consumption goes to waste
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NewsWrap kicks off Guardians of Grub foodservice waste campaign
The initiative will be launched as part of the symposium called by the government’s new food waste champion
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NewsDave Lewis warns of 'gaps' in new food waste strategy
Lewis said the new Step up to the Plate initiative risked being toothless unless it asked companies to publish their food waste data
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NewsSelfridges own-label range Selection becomes palm oil-free
Selfridges said use of palm oil in food items contributed to the deforestation of rainforests