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All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 9
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Product NewsCoca-Cola GB extends attached caps to 500ml bottles go improve sustainability
The change will make recycling easier and help prevent litter
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Features and analysisWhy I introduced a disposable vape recycling point in my store
Trudy Davies of Woosnam & Davies News wanted to ensure this growing category remained environmentally-friendly
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Features and analysisWelsh government proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
The proposed ban is part of a wider environmental Bill to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic items
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Features and analysisRetailers and suppliers call on Prime Minister to prioritise net zero
Industry representatives maintain that nature restoration is essential to build a resilient UK economy.
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Features and analysisStores that fail on sustainability will lose out, say Scots
The findings come from TWC research in collaboration with the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA)
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Features and analysisSGF takes on Circularity Scotland over DRS handling fees
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has issued a pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland over DRS handling fees
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Features and analysisCJ Lang invests in Spar Crosshouse
As well as massive refit, Spar Crosshouse will trial a reverse vending machine ahead of the introduction of the deposit return scheme
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Product NewsReduced packaging unveiled for Tyrrells range
Packaging will be cut by 25% across the Tyrrells range
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Features and analysisCJ Lang expands fleet with sustainable vehicles
Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son Ltd has expanded its fleet with the addition of four new vehicles
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Features and analysisWelsh government proposes ban on plastic bags
The Welsh Government has published a draft Bill which seeks to ban or restrict the sale of plastic bags
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Features and analysisLow consumer awareness of deposit return schemes
Only 42% of consumers surveyed have heard of the deposit return scheme
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Features and analysisGander teams with Snappy Shopper to cut food waste
Gander is now integrated onto the Snappy Shopper platform, highlighting food at risk of going to waste
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Features and analysisToo Good To Go rolled out to all Spar Scotland company-owned stores
This follows a successful trial run of the Too Good To Go app
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Features and analysisCo-op expands tech-recirculation trials with Spring
The initiative enables consumers to cut e-waste and raise cash by selling unwanted devices
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Product NewsGreenall’s moves to paper bottles
Greenall’s paper bottle has a carbon footprint that is six times lower than a glass bottle
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Features and analysisScottish Wholesale Association appoints head of sustainability and engagement
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has appointed Ylva Haglund as its new head of sustainability and engagement
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Features and analysisConsumer trust in UK food drops
The Trust in Food Index conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Red Tractor revealed an 8% dip in trust in UK food
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Features and analysisCo-op looks to put the freeze on milk wastage
Co-op is to introduce ‘freeze me’ messaging on its own brand milk products
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op unveils food waste reduction programme
The group is working with Too Good To Go and Neighbourly to improve food sustainability
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Features and analysisMidcounties Co-op offers members Fairtrade discount for 2022
The group is giving members a 10% discount on Fairtrade products
