All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 7
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms DRS delay until October 2027
The government has confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be pushed back until October 2027
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Features and analysisSuccess for Gander and Snappy Shopper partnership
A partnership between Gander and Snappy Shopper has yielded “outstanding results” in tackling food waste
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Features and analysisStop Food Waste Day: Central Co-op teams up with Olio to tackle food waste
The partnership’s rollout phase has already benefited 6,848 individual households
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Product NewsNEO WTR launches with 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic bottles
The new spring water range will be available in wholesalers nationwide from June
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Product NewsKP Snacks improves sustainability of Tyrrells packaging
KP Snacks has revealed the introduction of 25% recycled content packaging across its Tyrrells sharing range
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Product NewsCapri Sun rolls out new recyclable pouches
The new pouches reducie CO₂ emissions by a further 25% compared to its current pouch
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OpinionWhat can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland
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Features and analysisMargiotta takes solar leap with HSBC UK funding
The move will support its office, warehouse and produce refrigerators
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Features and analysisTrade bodies warn over rising MUP in Scotland
It comes after the Deputy First Minister announced that the minimum unit pricing for alcohol will increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore introduces two electric HGVs to fleet
The investment marks a step towards its commitment to sustainable operations
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Features and analysisWhat vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?
New guidance for retailers on how to provide a vape recycling service has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores
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Features and analysisEthical retailer Hisbe ‘temporarily closes’ stores in Brighton and Worthing
Ethical retailer Hisbe has temporarily closed its two stores in Sussex, citing a “disappointing Christmas trading period”
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Features and analysisVape manufacturers may have to pay cost of recycling
A government consultaion has been launched that may place the cost of recycling vapes onto manufacturers
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Promotional VideoHow to responsibly recycle single-use vapes
Not disposing of vape products properly is having a growing environmental impact, so how can retailers support their consumers to act responsibly on vape disposal? Find out how Phoenix 2 Retail and a registered waste management company are combating the issue.
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Features and analysisCompany Shop Group set to save over 12,000 tonnes of surplus stock
Retailer and redistributor Company Shop Group is urging retailers to consider where stock can be best utilised through redistribution throughout the Christmas period and beyond
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Features and analysisCo-op to power 170 stores with solar panel farm investment
Co-op has signed a 15-year agreement for the complete output of a 34-megawatt solar farm
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Features and analysisShopper convenience a barrier to disposable vape recycling
Shoppers need more access to recycling bins in order to tackle the vape sustainability issue
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Product NewsDelphis Eco adds non-bio laundry powder to range
Eco-friendly cleaning products company Delphis Eco has launched its first non-bio, laundry ‘power’ powder product into the retail market
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Product NewsHidden Sea adds Rosé and Spritz Pinot Grigio cans to range
The Hidden Sea has launched its Rosé and Spritz Pinot Grigio cans to the UK market
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Features and analysisBooker Wholesale expands beehive initiative
Booker has decided to increase the number of beehives filled with colonies at its Hatfield Distribution centre.