All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 18
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Features and analysisSustainability: A natural success
A growing number of retailers are making their stores the place to go for sustainability by cutting plastic use and increasing take-up of renewable products.
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NewsM&S trials plastic 'take-back' scheme in eight stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the launch of new recycling bins for non-recyclable plastic packaging as part of its plastic reduction drive.
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NewsScottish retailers to trial reverse vending machines
Three independent retailers in Scotland have teamed up with the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF), recycling firm Viridor and reverse vending machine (RVM) manufacturer Envipco to deliver RVM trials.
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NewsMorrisons set to trial paper bags to cut plastic waste
Morrisons is set to trial paper carrier bags in eight of its stores in an attempt to reduce plastic waste.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme will 'drive footfall' to small stores
Small stores would likely participate in a Deposit Return Scheme for used beverage containers in order to drive footfall, if they are legally exempt from the proposed UK system, according to experts citing overseas evidence.
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NewsHealthy diets and plastic fear drive new shopper behaviour
Plastic pollution, healthy eating, responsible retailing and social media are among the key drivers of change that retailers are going to have to get to grips with in order to please the modern shopper, HIM suggests
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NewsMarks and Spencer launches plastic-free fruit and veg trial
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a trial of over 90 lines of loose fruit and vegetables completely free of plastic packaging as part of its plastic reduction drive.
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NewsEast of England Co-op launches in-store recycling campaign
East of England Co-operative has announced new in-store recycling points for plastic packaging, carrier bags and batteries, with aims to boost recycling rates in Ipswich.
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NewsPlastic bag charge to be extended to all retailers
The government has announced proposals to extend the single use plastic bag charge to all retailers by 2020.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme confirmed in new waste strategy
The government has confirmed a consultation on a Deposit Return Scheme for single-use drinks containers, with a view to implementation by 2023.
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NewsMinisters launch £60m fund to develop sustainable packaging
The government has announced the launch of a new £60m investment scheme to help businesses develop technology aimed at reducing plastic and food waste.
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NewsUK consumers seeking more sustainable packaging, poll finds
Over half (55%) of UK consumers are purchasing more products in environmentally-friendly packaging, according to new research.
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NewsCo-op Group rolls out compostable carrier bags
The Co-op Group is this week rolling out new compostable carrier bags in an attempt to cut down on single-use plastics.
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NewsWrap paves the way for assault on plastic waste
The UK’s leading supermarkets, discounters and producers now have a clear framework for reducing the scourge of plastic waste, following the launch of Wrap’s UK Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025.
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NewsUK shoppers prioritise eco-friendly packaged products
Almost three-quarters (73%) of British shoppers prefer to buy products with environmentally-friendly packaging, according to IRI’s European Shopper Insights Survey.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens, Belsize Park
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
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NewsThornton's Budgens outlines plastic-free vision
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton believes his Belsize Park store will be “virtually” plastic-free within three years and has challenged retailers and manufacturers to follow suit in his vision to reduce plastic packaging.
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NewsMPs to debate petition calling for plastic-free supermarket options
Parliament will today (Monday) debate a petition calling for supermarkets to be required to offer a plastic-free packaging option for all their fruit and vegetables.
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NewsThornton’s Budgens introduces innovative plastic-free zones
High-profile Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton has introduced dedicated plastic-free zones for more than 1,700 products in his Belsize Park store, North London.
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NewsM&S introduces recycled plastic shopping bags
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched a new shopping bag made using recycled plastic in an attempt to help prevent waste and reduce poverty.