All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 8
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Features and analysisHow we slashed our energy bills with solar panels
Three retailers explain why they invested in solar power and what savings they’ve made
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Product NewsBroadland Drinks gets Insubordinate with new range
Broadland Drinks has launched The Insubordinate – a new spritz brand looking to make English wine more accessible to younger consumers
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Features and analysisLiberal Democrats overlook retail crime in election manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have revealed the party’s priorities for the upcoming election
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Features and analysisPolythene UK launches free scheme to collect and reuse packaging waste
The new scheme aims to reduce the amount of polythene dumped into landfills by repurposing it into new plastic wrapping instead
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Features and analysis75% of people support deposit return schemes across the UK
A poll conducted by TOMRA showed that most consumers are in favour of DRS
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Features and analysisCo-op signs deal to utilise solar power in Cambridgeshire
The move will help the group to achieve its net zero goal by 2035
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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.