All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 9
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Features and analysisNational Convenience Show: What were the key learnings from the Retailer Hub?
Over three days retailers had the opportunity to share best practices and discuss the key topics impacting the convenience sector
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Product NewsProduct Showcase: New launches from the National Convenience Show
We look at some of the latest innovations launched at the National Convenience Show
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Features and analysisRetail NI sets out priorities to Assembly
The trade body’s priorities include improving government, tackling the cost of business crisis, modern infrastructure and better planning and addressing the climate crisis
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Product NewsBarr rolls out 100% rPET 500ml Irn-Bru and Rubicon bottles
The recycled plastic packaging will be available from the end of the month
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op given Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The group received the award under the category Sustainable Development
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Features and analysisJW Filshill explores sustainable sources for delivery fleet
The wholesaler is looking at options with Scottish Power which could save an estimated 1,100 tonnes of CO2 over the course of a year
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore trials electric HGV
A.F. Blakemore has been trialling an electric truck at its Willenhall distribution centre
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op removes plastic bags for life
It is hoped the move will convince shoppers to switch to reusable bags to help tackle climate change
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Features and analysisReverse Logistics Group selected to implement Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Circularity Scotland Limited, the scheme administrator for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) as the preferred implementation partner
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Features and analysisNisa introduces paperless delivery notes system
Nisa is to remove paper delivery notes for all its partners with the introduction of a new paperless system.
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OpinionTime to get smart on energy saving
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis looks at ways to use technology to reduce your energy bills
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Features and analysisNatWest to provide financial support to small businesses looking to go green
Two financial propositions have been developed by NatWest to help small businesses become more environmentally sustainable
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op launches Too Good To Go trial
The group is tackling food waste with Magic Bags
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Features and analysisWhat trends will impact retailers in 2022?
Supply chain disruption and shifting channels look set to dominate retailers’ agendas in 2022. IGD has set out five global trends it thinks will impact the retail sector over the next 12 months
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Features and analysisThe Kay Group partners with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste
Forecourt retailer, The Kay Group, has joined forces with food waste management app, Too Good To Go, in a bid to reduce its food waste from across its convenience stores.
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op to sell more food past ‘best before’ date
More than 100 stores will take part in the ’Reducing Our Footprint’ initiative
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Product NewsRecyclable packaging introduced for Mug Shot range
Symington’s has introduced 100% 100% recyclable packaging for its Mug Shot range
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Product NewsViolife launches veganuary campaign
Violife, the vegan cheese alternative brand and official sponsors of Veganuary, has unveiled its ‘change your cheese’ campaign
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Features and analysisNisa switches egg range to free range
Nisa has switched its entire range of eggs to free range in response to “growing public desire for more ethically sourced products”.
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PodcastUK Convenience Retail in 2022: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Our panel looks ahead to 2022 with some help from leading names in the convenience sector