All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 4
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Product News
Mars and Galaxy milk drinks boost sustainability with can format
The cans are easier to recycle, states Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats
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Features and analysis
Phoenix 2 Retail steps up vape recycling roll-out
Phoenix 2 Retail plans to distribute 200 vape recycling units in September, with a further 5,000 units distributed by the end of the year
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Features and analysis
Five million single-use vapes thrown away every week
New research from Material Focus found that the number of disposable vapes being thrown away has almost quadrupled from 1.3 million to five million per week in the past year
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Features and analysis
ScottishPower creates sustainability insight service for small businesses
The service, available to small and medium sized businesses, provides advice on how to boost finances through green energy solutions such as solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points
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Features and analysis
Government urged to plan sustainability schemes properly rather than rushed approach
The Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the need for proper lead times and planning for initiatives such as the Deposit Return Schemes, extended producer responsibility, and single use plastic bans
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Dear Jac
Confusion over Biffa vape takeback scheme
A retailer wanting to know the finer details of the scheme got in touch with our agony aunt Jac Roper
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Product News
Müller Milk & Ingredients completes move to clear caps
The move is estimated to reduce Müller’s reliance on virgin plastic by 1,500 tonnes annually
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Features and analysis
Southern Co-op saves energy with thermal night blinds
The project is expected to reduce Southern Co-op’s carbon footprint by nearly 73 tonnes of Co2e per year
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Features and analysis
One Stop partners with Veolia to recycle own label milk bottles
The closed loop recycling initiative will see hundreds of thousands of bottles recycled each year
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Features and analysis
Waste Experts’ study demonstrates high recyclability of disposable vapes
Single-use vapes can be recycled if collected and handled correctly
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Features and analysis
Ethical retailer HISBE raises over £106,000 through Crowdfunder
The group will use the funds to improve the business and expand
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Features and analysis
SuperValu and Centra retailers reduce carbon emissions by 9%
Upgrading freezers and refrigeration units, LED lighting retrofit, solar panels, and electronic shelf edge labels have been used to improve sustainability
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Product News
New recyclable lids added to Heinz Tomato Ketchup bottles
The move is expected to enable 300 million more plastic caps to be recycled annually
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Features and analysis
Southern Co-op sustainability champion awarded Honorary Fellowship
Gemma Lacey has led the development of Southern Co-op’s science-based climate targets and delivery plan
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Features and analysis
Local Government Association calls for disposable vape ban
Sustainabilty concerns have prompted the Local Government Association to suggest a ban on disposable vapes
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Features and analysis
Biffa launches Vape Takeback recycling scheme for retailers
The firm can supply branded point-of-sale containers, which will be collected at least four times a year
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Features and analysis
HISBE pushes for £75k fundraising goal to help open third store
The Sussex-based ethical supermarket group needs a further £21,000 to reach its target
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Features and analysis
UK wholesalers to aim for net zero by 2040
The announcement was made at The Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ annual conference
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Features and analysis
Parfetts introduces LED lighting and solar panels at depots
Parfetts has invested in technology to improve its sustainability credentials at its depots
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Features and analysis
Circularity Scotland’s administration fuels case for DRS compensation
Lorna Slater blames the UK Government for the collapse of the firm