All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 23
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OpinionDRS: Too many unanswered questions
Retailers face too many uncertainties over Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, says Edinburgh-based Premier retailer Linda Williams.
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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.
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NewsStore hails impact of glass milk bottle deposit return scheme
A James Retail Group c-store in Sheffield is hailing the impact of a deposit return scheme for glass milk bottles, after more than three in four bottles were returned in the first year and sales massively outstripped those of plastic milk bottles.
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NewsACS urges small store exemption for DRS plans in England
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the government to exempt small stores from its proposals for a Deposit Return Scheme in England and to limit collection methods to Reverse Vending Machines.
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NewsLeeds on-the-go recycling scheme extended following success
An on-the-go recycling scheme in Leeds city centre has been extended for a further six months after the proportion of people who disposed of target material in a recycling bin nearly doubled.
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NewsCampaigners unite in call for global Deposit Return Schemes
A global network of environmental campaigners is calling for world-wide deposit return systems for drinks containers, as part of an international day of action taking place today (9 May).
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NewsScottish Deposit Return Scheme to apply to all retailers
A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Scotland will include glass, plastic and aluminium drinks containers of all sizes and will apply to all retailers, the Scottish government announced on Wednesday (8 May).
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NewsOfgem announces review of micro-business energy market
Ofgem has announced a strategic review of the micro-business energy market amid concerns that businesses with less than 10 employees are paying too much for their energy.
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Features and analysisNCS 2019 review: Show stories
The National Convenience Show at Birmingham NEC last week was buzzing with new product inspiration and lively panel debates.
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NewsBrighton store enjoys success in plastic toiletries reduction
Customers at ethical Brighton supermarket Hisbe avoided using plastic toiletries bottles over 24,000 times in the past year on the back of its ‘Soap Swap’ campaign.
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Features and analysisCRA 2019 Food to go (small store) and Energy Efficiency awards: Scotmid Bankton
Investment in the Scotmid Co-operative Bankton store in Prestonpans, to the east of Edinburgh, has paid off with two awards in this year’s CRA.