All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 6
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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
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Features and analysis
How our refit with refills is tackling the cost of living crisis
Food to go and a zero waste offer are major USPs at Nisa Local Bury Road
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Features and analysis
Elf Bar partners with recycling company to improve sustainability
Vape supplier Elf Bar has launched the GreenPowercycle recycling programme with Recover, a UK lithium recycling company
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Features and analysis
Co-op peatland preservation project with RSPB takes flight
The initiative will reduce carbon loss by restoring of two areas of peatland in Scotland and Wales
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Products In Depth
Eight things you need to know about water, juice and milk drinks
Find out which soft drinks segments are awash with opportunity this summer
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Features and analysis
Government publishes guidance on Single-Use Plastics Ban in England
The ACS is encouraging retailers to familiarise themselves with the guidance
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Features and analysis
AF Blakemore trials vape recycling service
The 12-week trial is being run across 31 of its stores
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Features and analysis
Central Co-op opens new store fitted with solar panels
This is the first new Central Co-op store to have solar panels installed
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Features and analysis
Shoppers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Two-thirds of shoppers would be willing to pay more for sustainable products
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Features and analysis
Half of food retailers are unprepared for upcoming food waste legislation
Recycling firm claims retailers can save thousands by recycling food waste, rather than sending it to landfill
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Features and analysis
Glass should be in DRS for all UK nations, say Scots
A poll of over 1,000 Scots revealed they are in favour of including glass in all the UK’s Deposit Return Schemes
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Features and analysis
Veolia launches disposable vape recycling service
Waste management solution provider Veolia has launched a national vape collection service