All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 7
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Features and analysis
UKVIA publishes sustainability guidance for vape category
The UK Vaping Industry Association has published a new guide to sustainable vaping
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Features and analysis
Vape Supplier app unveils vape recycling solution for retailers
The firm has teamed up with waste management expert Valpak to offer the service
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Features and analysis
How chillers with doors boosted sales and slashed our energy bill
Sue and Nithy Nithyanandan have cut energy costs by 15%
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Features and analysis
Southern Co-op recycles 8,000 disposable barbecues
The retailer took disposable barbecues off sale in 2022
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Features and analysis
Government proposes ban on plastic-containing wet wipes
The proposal is part of its Plan for Water
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Features and analysis
Almost half of Scottish retailers unsure about approach to DRS
Research by the ACS has found 47% of retailers in Scotland are unsure about how they will approach DRS
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Product News
Gressingham slashes carbon footprint with packaging overhaul
The duck brand is saving over 24 tonnes of waste material per year
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Features and analysis
Co-op expands tech-recirculation trials with Spring
The Co-op Group is launching reusable postal pouches
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Features and analysis
Spar Scotland launches Gander trial to tackle food waste
Two Spar Scotland stores have begun a trial with food waste app Gander
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Dear Jac
What savings can be made by installing chiller doors?
Jac Roper investigates the savings you can make by installing chiller doors
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Features and analysis
East of England Co-op reduces fleet emissions
The East of England Co-op has utilised Lightfoot technology to reduce emissions across its fleet of vehicles
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Features and analysis
Scottish DRS will lead to store closures, warns SGF
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has warned that DRS will cause thousands of stores to close
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Features and analysis
ACS launches Deposit Return Scheme Scotland guidance
DRS is expected to come into force on 16 August in Scotland
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Features and analysis
Nisa retailers invest in energy-saving kit to keep costs down
Members of the Nisa symbol group have taken measures to help combat rising energy costs by investing in energy efficiency and changing business practices
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Features and analysis
‘Think carefully before delaying DRS’ Scottish government warned
The Federation of Independent Retailers hopes DRS in Scotland will proceed as planned
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Features and analysis
Co-op to remove best before dates on fruit and veg
150 fruit and vegetable lines in Co-op will no longer carry best before dates
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Product News
Perfetti Van Melle joins the UK Plastics Pact
The UK Plastics Pact sees businesses, governments, local authorities, and NGOs come together to tackle plastic waste
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Features and analysis
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme return handling fees increased
The increase was announced following consultation with industry
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Features and analysis
Deposit Return Scheme details revealed by DEFRA
DRS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will commence from October 2025
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Features and analysis
Paul Stone completes Oxford Road refit in record time
The Manchester Spar retailer talks C-Store through his latest project