All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 11
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until October 2025
The scheme was due to come into effect in March 2024
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Features and analysisGovernment 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 analysisAF Blakemore trials vape recycling service
The 12-week trial is being run across 31 of its stores
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Features and analysisLegal threat issued by The Fed over DRS debacle
The group is ready to fight for compensation for its members
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Features and analysisCentral 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 analysisShoppers 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 analysisHalf 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 analysisGlass 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 analysisSchool kids trial DRS reverse vending machine at Mo’s Premier store
Mo hopes the scheme will help to tackle littering in the area
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Features and analysisVeolia launches disposable vape recycling service
Waste management solution provider Veolia has launched a national vape collection service
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Features and analysisUKVIA 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 analysisVape 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 analysisChanges to Scottish Deposit Return Scheme unveiled
The proposed changes focus mainly on suppliers and the hospitality sector
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Features and analysisHow 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 analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until March 2024
The scheme has been delayed for 10 months to help businesses “get ready”
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op recycles 8,000 disposable barbecues
The retailer took disposable barbecues off sale in 2022
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Features and analysisGovernment proposes ban on plastic-containing wet wipes
The proposal is part of its Plan for Water
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Products In DepthEight things you need to know about Carbonated Soft Drinks
Find out what’s giving fizzy drinks their sparkle
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Features and analysisThe Fed calls on Humza Yousaf to push ahead with DRS
The Scottish first minister has previously stated that he would be looking to delay DRS
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Features and analysisAlmost 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