All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 19
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Features and analysisPlastic bag charge increase delayed
DEFRA has delayed the increase to “ensure businesses have sufficient time to prepare for the changes”.
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Product NewsLindeman’s debuts campaign focusing on sustainability
Treasury Wine Estates’ Australian wine brand, Lindeman’s has released a new £1m integrated marketing campaign, Step into The Sunshine.
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Product NewsEvian celebrates B Corp status with sustainability dashboard
The brand is bringing further transparency to its production process.
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op trials food waste scheme
Southern Co-op is to trial selling selected products that are past their best before date in a bid to reduce food waste.
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Features and analysisPlastic bag charge increase implementation date confusion grows
Legislation on the proposed increase to the plastic bag charge may be rushed through due to a lack of time in the Parliamentary calendar.
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Features and analysisIncrease to Scottish plastic bag charge comes into effect 1 April
The minimum price of a single-use carrier bag (SUCB) in Scotland will be increasing from 5p to 10p from 1 April.
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland appointed as Scottish Deposit Return Scheme administrator
Circularity Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator to oversee operation of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Bruce and Donna Morgan, Brownlies of Biggar, Edinburgh
24/7 opening on alternate shifts would see some couples crumble, but Brownlies of Biggar near Edinburgh is stronger than ever thanks to Donna and Bruce’s sterling community spirit and smart investments.
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme timeline under review
A review into the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by the government due to concerns over Covid-19 pressures.
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Interviews and ProfilesDavid Knight unveils new-look Budgens store
A major refit at David Knight’s Budgens in West Sussex has been two years in the making and the retailer wasn’t going to let Covid-19 stop him realising his dream store.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Promotional FeatureC-Stores, make a date with the planet this Valentine’s Day
With food waste at epic proportions in the UK, it’s time for businesses to take a bolder and more efficient approach to waste, urges Too Good To Go
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Product NewsAbsolut launches limited edition bottle made from 60% recycled glass
Absolut has launched its most sustainable glass bottle yet.
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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Interviews and ProfilesWhy I made food to go a focus for my new store
Forward-thinking retailer Siva Theivanayagam gives us a tour of his new store Nisa Stamford Northfields in Peterborough which focuses on food to go.
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Product NewsMars Wrigley UK’s packaging reduction to save 51 tonnes of plastic
The group will be cutting plastic in some of its most popular confectionery brands.
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Interviews and ProfilesStaying sustainable during Covid-19: HISBE offers details on its second store
Ethical retailer HISBE is just about to open its second store. Co-founder Ruth Anslow gives an update on the progress as well as the long-term impact of Covid-19.
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Features and analysisCostcutter links up with food waste app Too Good To Go
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has revealed details of its new partnership with food waste app, Too Good To Go