All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 16
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Features and analysisNew implementation date for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme announced
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to come into effect on 16 August 2023
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Features and analysisDRS delay plea made to Scottish government
The Scottish government has been urged to delay the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme until September 2023
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Product NewsDunnet Bay Distillers launches canned cocktail
Family owned gin and vodka company, Dunnet Bay Distillers, has launched a canned RTD cocktail
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Product NewsKP Snacks reduces packaging across core brands
KP Snacks reported a 410-tonne reduction in plastic packaging in 2021, reducing consumer packaging by 6.8%
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Features and analysisNisa launches campaign to increase retailer engagement with Too Good to Go
Nisa hopes to build on the 100 stores that are signed up to the food waste app Too Good to Go.
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Features and analysisMindful living and sustainability tipped to dominate FMCG trends for 2022
Products with environmental or health benefits are predicted to grow in popularity amongst shoppers.
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Product NewsGordon’s Gin gets ‘green’ makeover
Gordon’s Gin has rolled out a new bottle design globally that is made from up to 85% of recycled glass.
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Promotional FeatureResponsible retailing for a greener future
With the global environment and climate change increasingly in the consumer eye, sustainable trading has become a responsibility that all businesses, including convenience retailers, must address – and there are plenty of ways they can do so, says Ruth Forbes, sustainability director at JTI UK.
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Features and analysisCompany Shop to open store in South Yardley
Company Shop Group’s latest store will mean it has more than doubled its capacity in the past two years.
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Product NewsDettol makes wipes range biodegradable
Dettol has announced all of its disinfecting wipes in the UK market will be biodegradable, meaning more sustainable choices will be available for customers.
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Features and analysisPriceWatch tackles food waste with Gander app
PriceWatch is the latest retailer to join forces with the Gander food waste app.
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Product NewsTennent’s puts ‘enjoy sustainably’ on cans
Scottish lager, Tennent’s, has created a new can with a prominent ‘enjoy sustainably’ message on its side.
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Features and analysisIncrease in carrier bag charge in NI angers retailers
Environment Minister Edwin Poots announced that the Carrier Bag Levy charge in Northern Ireland will increase from 5 pence to 25 pence from 1 April 2022.
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Features and analysisUnilever and Co-op partner for refillable products trial
The trial is taking place in Co-op two stores and offers Unilever brands in a refillable format.
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Features and analysisAre consumers shopping more sustainably?
A Co-op report has revealed how shoppers have moved towards ethical and sustainable products.
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland launches green community cashback campaign
The sustainability-focused initiative will take place during COP26.
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PodcastThe Recipe For Plant-Based Success: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The plant-based category is going from strength to strength, how can convenience retailers get in on the free-from act?
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Product NewsCampo Viejo introduces eco-friendly packaging
The Spanish wine brand re-designs its bottles and labels in a bid to be more sustainable.
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Product NewsSanta Maria launches vegetarian seasoning mix
Santa Maria has introduced a new Tex Mex range of seasoning mixes to cater for vegetarians and flexitarians.
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Product NewsBonds reduces plastic in confectionery bags
Bonds of London is re-launching its children’s sweet bags in new reduced packaging, as well as adding several new flavours.