All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 14
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NewsIceland reveals “extremely positive” RVM trial results
Iceland has recycled more than one million plastic bottles since the start of its Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) trials in five stores last May.
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NewsScottish retailer fits new ‘all in’ reverse vending machine
Convenience retailer Mo Razzaq has installed a new reverse vending machine (RVM) which accepts glass, as-well as PET plastic bottles and drinks cans, in his Family Shopper store in Blantyre, Scotland.
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NewsCo-op calls on councils to sharpen focus on food waste reduction
The Co-op is calling on English local authorities to speed up the rollout of food waste collections from homes and to permit the use of compostable carrier bags as food waste bin liners, a move which it says would help it produce 60 million fewer plastic bags.
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NewsScottish retailer rolls out local glass-bottled milk to second store
An independent retailer in Scotland has extended the sale of locally-produced glass-bottled milk - including a deposit return scheme - to her second Day Today store.
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NewsDefra announces next steps for DRS system in England and Wales
The government has confirmed it will consult on a proposed model for a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers in England and Wales in 2020, ahead of implementation by 2023.
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NewsSpar retailer set to introduce free water refill station
A Somerset-based Spar retailer is poised to introduce a free water refill station in store in a move he described as “inevitable”.
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NewsEnvironment secretary backs “all in” Deposit Return Scheme
Environment secretary Michael Gove has backed a comprehensive Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers.
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Product NewsEvolution Foods ditches plastic across natural snack range
Evolution Foods, the dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer, has launched a snacking range made with 100% plastic-free packaging.
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Product NewsCif offers shoppers refill option in eco-friendly move
Unilever is moving its Cif brand into new territory with an eco refill range, which allows consumers to re-use their trigger spray cleaning bottles
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NewsEconomic benefits of DRS highlighted as questions remain unanswered
An all-encompassing Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) would be eight times more beneficial to the UK economy than a more restricted ‘on the go’ system, government analysis has revealed – but questions over the in-store practicalities of a DRS remain unanswered.
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NewsPublic urged to ditch plastic on National Refill Day
The UK public are being encouraged to put their words in to action on National Refill Day today (Wednesday), as a new poll published to mark the occasion revealed that three-quarters of respondents think single-use plastic should be socially unacceptable.
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Features and analysisSustainability: Green shoots of success
The move to plastic-free retailing may be in its infancy, but a growing number of store owners are proving how a willingness to embrace eco-friendly ideas can have a positive impact on both the planet and their profits. C-Store investigates some of the solutions.
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NewsConvenience stores act on demand to reduce plastic use
Independent retailers are responding to growing local demand to take action on environmental sustainability, as the public spotlight continues to shine on plastic pollution.
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NewsNetwork Rail launches sustainability stickers for retailers
Network Rail has introduced sustainability badges for retailers operating on its premises, as part of its ambition to be a market leader in sustainability.
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NewsTechnology extending fruit & veg shelf life set for UK launch
A pioneering plant-derived formula that extends the shelf life of fruit and veg by up to four times is set to enter the UK grocery market.
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NewsCentral England Co-op ditches single-use carrier bags
Central England Co-op has announced it has removed single-use carrier bags from its food stores to mark World Environment Day (Wednesday).
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NewsPlastic products targeted on World Environment Day
Campaigners are urging global consumers to identify a product they would like to see go plastic free as part of World Environment Day today (Wednesday).
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NewsCharities could receive £1bn from DRS deposits, survey reveals
One in five people (20%) using a UK-wide deposit return scheme would donate deposits levied on drinks containers to charity all of the time, according to a new survey commissioned by the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
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NewsCampaigners call for participation in One Plastic Free Day
Environmental campaigners are calling on people across the world to participate in One Plastic Free Day on 5 June.
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NewsPlastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds to be banned in 2020
A ban on plastic straws, drink stirrers and plastic stemmed cotton buds will come in to effect in England in April 2020, environment secretary Michael Gove has announced.