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All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 6
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Dear JacConfusion over Biffa vape takeback scheme
A retailer wanting to know the finer details of the scheme got in touch with our agony aunt Jac Roper
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Product NewsMüller Milk & Ingredients completes move to clear caps
The move is estimated to reduce Müller’s reliance on virgin plastic by 1,500 tonnes annually
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op saves energy with thermal night blinds
The project is expected to reduce Southern Co-op’s carbon footprint by nearly 73 tonnes of Co2e per year
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Features and analysisOne Stop partners with Veolia to recycle own label milk bottles
The closed loop recycling initiative will see hundreds of thousands of bottles recycled each year
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Features and analysisWaste Experts’ study demonstrates high recyclability of disposable vapes
Single-use vapes can be recycled if collected and handled correctly
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Features and analysisEthical retailer HISBE raises over £106,000 through Crowdfunder
The group will use the funds to improve the business and expand
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Features and analysisSuperValu and Centra retailers reduce carbon emissions by 9%
Upgrading freezers and refrigeration units, LED lighting retrofit, solar panels, and electronic shelf edge labels have been used to improve sustainability
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Product NewsNew recyclable lids added to Heinz Tomato Ketchup bottles
The move is expected to enable 300 million more plastic caps to be recycled annually
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op sustainability champion awarded Honorary Fellowship
Gemma Lacey has led the development of Southern Co-op’s science-based climate targets and delivery plan
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Features and analysisLocal Government Association calls for disposable vape ban
Sustainabilty concerns have prompted the Local Government Association to suggest a ban on disposable vapes
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Features and analysisBiffa launches Vape Takeback recycling scheme for retailers
The firm can supply branded point-of-sale containers, which will be collected at least four times a year
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Features and analysisHISBE pushes for £75k fundraising goal to help open third store
The Sussex-based ethical supermarket group needs a further £21,000 to reach its target
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Features and analysisUK wholesalers to aim for net zero by 2040
The announcement was made at The Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ annual conference
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Features and analysisParfetts introduces LED lighting and solar panels at depots
Parfetts has invested in technology to improve its sustainability credentials at its depots
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland’s administration fuels case for DRS compensation
Lorna Slater blames the UK Government for the collapse of the firm
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Features and analysisHow our refit with refills is tackling the cost of living crisis
Food to go and a zero waste offer are major USPs at Nisa Local Bury Road
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Features and analysisElf Bar partners with recycling company to improve sustainability
Vape supplier Elf Bar has launched the GreenPowercycle recycling programme with Recover, a UK lithium recycling company
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Features and analysisCo-op peatland preservation project with RSPB takes flight
The initiative will reduce carbon loss by restoring of two areas of peatland in Scotland and Wales
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Products In DepthEight things you need to know about water, juice and milk drinks
Find out which soft drinks segments are awash with opportunity this summer
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Features and analysisGovernment publishes guidance on Single-Use Plastics Ban in England
The ACS is encouraging retailers to familiarise themselves with the guidance