All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 18
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Interviews and ProfilesInside Sustainability Retailer of the Year: Mulkerns EuroSpar, Co. Down
Mulkerns EuroSpar in County Down was crowned Sustainability Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2021 in a category that saw some tremendous entries. We take a look at what set them apart from the competition when it comes to sustainability.
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Product NewsUK Cadbury Dairy Milk to use recycled plastic packaging
Mondelēz International says the packaging will contain up to 30% recycled plastic.
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Product NewsKingsmill embraces circular economy with new bread bag
The equivalent plastic of 750,000 bags will be removed from Kingsmill’s supply chain during the trial of the new bag.
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Product NewsBritvic on-the-go bottles to switch to 100% rPET
To celebrate Recycle Week, Britvic has announced that a number of its brands will be moving to 100% rPET (recycled plastic).
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Product NewsBrewDog launches Planet Pale into convenience
BrewDog Planet Pale will replace its Pale Ale offering
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Features and analysisNicola Sturgeon presents Scottish Programme for Government
The First Minister set out plans to introduce a Retail Strategy and confirmed plans to announce DRS timetable update
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Features and analysisNisa retailers raise £600,000 for water charity
Nisa members have raised more than £600,000 for The One Foundation.
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Features and analysisWarning issued over access to high streets
BIRA raised concerns that measures to improve sustainability could limit access to high streets.
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Advice GuideHow to cut the carbon footprint of your store
Want to improve your carbon footprint? The government has published advice specifically for retailers to help reduce their environmental impact.
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Features and analysisGander partners with CK Foodstores to reduce food waste
Food waste app Gander is to roll out in 23 CK Foodstores in South Wales.
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OpinionThe benefits of creating a digital to-do list
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis discusses the benefits of upgrading your action list.
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Dear JacAre you up to speed with plastic bag charges?
Jac Roper helps a retailer confused over changes to the plastic bag charge.
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Features and analysisPayPoint and Scottish Grocers Federation join forces
The two organisations have pledged to work together to support Scottish independent retailers.
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PodcastSustainability - Being Green in 2021: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Sustainability is rocketing up consumers’ priority lists, but with so many pathways to sustainability, knowing what to prioritise can be tough.
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Product NewsGLACÉAU Smartwater highlights sustainability creditentals
GLACÉAU Smartwater has launched a new campaign to highlight its 100% recycled, 100% recyclable credentials.
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Features and analysisMidcounties Co-op installs Recycle Reward Machine at Coleford store
Customers will receive prizes for recycling cans or bottles in-store
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Features and analysisACS urges cost-neutral deposit return scheme for retailers
In its submission to the latest DRS consultation, the ACS warned that the scheme shouldn’t be costly for retailers.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens sold to The Kavanagh Group
Leading independent retailer Andrew Thornton has sold his Budgens store in Belsize Park, London to The Kavanagh Group.
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OpinionHow independent retailers can retain growth by improving the customer journey
Eva Jones, head of product development & innovation at Suresite Group, shares tips for how convenience retailers can enhance the customer experience.
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms 21 May for 10p plastic bag charge introduction
Defra has confirmed that the charge for plastic bags will increase from 5p to 10p on 21 May.