All Plastic & Sustainability articles
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysisCCEP cracks open key trends to watch in 2025
Several key trends will shape the soft drink category in 2025, according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysisFairtrade Foundation responds to coffee price surge
Fairtrade Foundation explains why higher coffee prices don’t solve the sector’s problem
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Features and analysisMars Petcare reports growing bond between pets and owners to be a growth opportunity
Mars Petcare is spotlighting the evolving relationship between pets and owners with findings from the world’s largest pet parent study
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Features and analysisBiffa reacts to Defra decision to scrap paper cup takeback scheme
Waste management company responds to the organisation’s decision
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Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Features and analysisThe Fed urges clear communication on Scottish plastic cup charge scheme
The Federation of Independent Retailers calls for an effective communication campaign and robust enforcement process for the scheme
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Product NewsCo-op makes a convenience first with chicken welfare
Co-op British breaded and ready to eat chicken will join its fresh range under its Space to Thrive brand
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Features and analysisTrudy Davies blames glass exclusion for Wales decision to abandon UK-wide DRS
Environmental organisation City of Sea also said the scheme has lost a nation due to ”flip flopping around on whether glass should be included”
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Features and analysisBarista Bar cleans up Carrick to mark NI Environment Week
A team from Barista Bar joined forces with charity Carrickfergus for their annual litter pick in Carrickfergus
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Features and analysisWales to withdraw from UK-wide DRS scheme
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Wales was “not able to proceed with the joint process at this point”
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Product NewsCadbury sharing bars to have 80% recycled plastic packaging using advanced technology
Mondelēz has announced Cadbury core sharing bars will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging
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Features and analysisPoll reveals younger consumers willing to pay more to shop sustainably
Clear Channel UK has released a study focusing on understanding UK consumer attitudes towards sustainability
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Features and analysisToo Good To Go releases Food Waste Gap Report
New study examines the gap between the awareness, prioritisation and the action needed to reduce food waste
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Product NewsTilda leads the charge for sustainable rice production
Tilda has taken further steps to reduce the environmental impact of rice cultivation
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms 1 June for disposable vape ban
The Government confirmed the ban on disposable vaping products is delayed to 1 June
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Features and analysisBooker saves retailers £5,000 a year with energy buying club
Booker has teamed up with Saffron Business Solutions to help its symbol retailers save an average of £5,000 per year on their energy prices
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Features and analysisScottish wholesaler cuts food waste by over a third
Mark Murphy Dole has reduced its food waste by 33% following a collaborative project with the Scottish Wholesale Association and Zero Waste Scotland
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Features and analysis74% of public demand U-turn on latest deposit return scheme proposals
DEFRA Minister Mary Creagh has indicated that glass bottles will be excluded from the deposit return scheme