Sustainability news – Page 81
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NewsABP completes switch to green electricity at all its sites
The move brings it within sight of reaching its 2020 carbon reduction targets two years ahead of schedule
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NewsJLP introduces first reusable cup made from used paper cups
Waitrose and John Lewis are introducing the rCup, the world’s first reusable cup made from recycled cups
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News'Significant progress' on the environment by dairy industry
The 10th Dairy Roadmap report showed greenhouse emissions to have fallen by 24% since the initiative was launched
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NewsGovernment keeps 'open mind' on latte levy
Environmental Audit Committee chair Mary Creagh blasted the government’s unwillingness to ban disposable cups
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NewsBB&R's new 'helix' wine bottle top reaches UK
The helix is fully resealable like a screwcap, but with “the all-important cork-out-the-bottle ‘pop’”
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NewsSainsbury's ends £10m Waste Less, Save More campaign
Sainsbury’s insisted that helping its customers reduce the amount of food they waste “is still an important issue”
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NewsTesco achieves 64% of food waste elimination target
Tesco was the first UK retailer to publish food waste data and said it was proud of its record
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NewsM&S rolls out liquid nitrogen-powered delivery fleet
The move is part of M&S’ Plan A 2025 which includes plans to cut its carbon emissions by 90% compared with its 2006 level
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NewsMSC faces 'credibility challenge' among consumers
The NGO faced mounting pressure over how it manages its certification scheme in recent months
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NewsFarmers protest as neonicotinoid ban is extended
Warnings ban on pesticide could lead to lower productivity and increase in imported crops
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NewsEating Better report urges 'less and better' meat
The report advocates a shift towards plant-based diets as the key to a sustainable future
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NewsCosta aims to recycle 500 million cups by 2020
The figure represents a fifth of the 2.5 billion takeaway coffee cups consumed in the UK each year
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NewsAldi named MSC's top supermarket for sustainable seafood
The Marine Stewardship Council’s analysis shows the percentage of the discounter’s range which is certified has grown from 69% last year to 79%
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NewsNikki Dixon takes on dedicated plastic reduction role at Asda
Dixon, who has worked in a variety of management roles at Asda for the past 14 years, has been made senior manager for plastic reduction
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NewsIceland MD stands by retailer's pledge to ditch palm oil
“We are saying no to palm oil until such time as they can prove zero deforestation,” said Richard Walker…
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NewsPepsiCo and Nestlé criticised over palm oil rainforest clearance
A report published by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) found over 10,000 hectares of peat forest in Borneo’s Sintang district had been cleared over the past five years
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NewsCranswick warns meat companies to improve transparency
The meat giant’s Radical Transparency report warned suppliers needed to demonstrate greater accountability
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches eco-friendly reusable shopping bags
The move is part of its strong sustainability and ethical production commitments
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NewsWaitrose to end free hot drinks in cafés and remove disposable takeaway cups
The initiative aims to encourage customers to bring their own reusable cups and use vending machines
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NewsIceland to remove palm oil from all own label food
The frozen food specialist doesn’t believe it is possible to source palm oil sustainably