All Plastic & Sustainability articles
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NewsSWA sets out priorities for government ahead of May’s Holyrood election
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out its key priorities with elections just 100 days away
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Features and analysisDoes a Deposit Return Scheme work?
Deposit Return Schemes have been introduced in more than 50 regions worldwide, Convenience Store looks at schemes close to the UK to see how they’ve performed
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme: What you need to know
The UK government has passed regulations requiring a deposit return scheme to be introduced in England and Northern Ireland by October 2027, with Scotland set to align with these timelines.
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NewsDMO becomes Exchange for Change in new identity for new DRS
UK DMO has unveiled its trading name for the upcoming DRS as Exchange for Change
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Product NewsWeetabix sets path to net zero through lower carbon supply chains
Weetabix is celebrating aclearer path to net zero goals in new report
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NewsUK DMO appoints Niamh Lawlor as chief financial officer
The UK DMO appoints Niamh Lawlor as its chief financial officer
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NewsHenderson Wholesale honours ‘local heart of business’ in Ireland
Henderson Wholesale has honoured the ‘local heart of business’ at its recent conference
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Product NewsChocolate brand Divine unveils a fresh new look
Divine Chocolate has introduced a bold, refreshed look for the new year
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NewsGovernment slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120k
Electric lorries to be more affordable to help hauliers and boost growth and investment
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Features and analysisTop tips for retailers to deal with leftover Christmas stock
Businesses donating unsold stock to charities must follow strict UK rules to ensure proper compliance
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NewsCo-op commits to LEAF marque certification across its fresh produce by 2027
Co-op has announced a commitment to enhance sustainability across its fresh produce supply chain
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NewsRetailer survey reveals energy costs to be their top concern
New data from SEFE Energy reveals energy costs as top concern for UK retail - but few are taking action
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NewsOver half of independent retailers unaware of DRS
New research reveals widespread lack of awareness among convenience retailers about the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsUK DMO urges convenience retailers to engage with DRS
With two years till the launch of the DRS retailers are being urged to start thinking about it
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NewsEvri rolls out new printer device with 50% more labels per roll
Evri is installing new linerless label printers across 7,000 ParcelShops by year-end, offering 50% more labels per roll
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NewsIGD reveals four key grocery trends for 2026
IGD identifies four key trends set to shape the grocery sector in 2026 and unveils its European channel forecasts for 2025-2030
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NewsDoncaster launches kerbside collection for vapes and batteries
Doncaster residents can now recycle vapes and household batteries through kerbside collections in a bid to tackle a ”surge” in battery-related fires
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NewsACS warns against including glass in Welsh deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Welsh Government to exclude glass from its proposed deposit return scheme, warning it would make the system “unnecessarily expensive” and create supply chain issues across the Wales-England border.
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NewsPremier Foods, Greencore and more sign up to IGD’s new plan for net zero
IGD marks anniversary of A Net Zero Transition Plan with new Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework
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NewsUK DMO appoints chief executive officer to manage DRS
The UK Deposit Management Organisation has appointed Russell Davies as its chief executive officer