All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 8
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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.
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Product NewsYazoo debuts more sustainable r-PET packaging
The updates also mean that bottles can be more easily recycled
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Product NewsJJ Whitley spirits range gets updated look and new name
The JJ Whitley range will now be known as JJ
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Features and analysisSGF and Elfbar fund new vape recycling bins
SGF and Elfbar have launched a pilot programme to encourage responsible disposal of single-use vaping products.
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Features and analysisSuperdrug to stop selling single-use vapes
Superdrug is to stop selling single-use vapes due to environmental concerns
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Product NewsWalkers and Bestway’s Win a Van competition goes electric
One lucky retailer will have the chance to win an electric van to help them grow their operations in a more sustainable manner
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Features and analysisKavanagh’s digital sustainability labels grow product sales 25%
The new labelling system uses SES-imagotag tech and HowGood data
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Product NewsMars and Galaxy milk drinks boost sustainability with can format
The cans are easier to recycle, states Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats
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Features and analysisPhoenix 2 Retail steps up vape recycling roll-out
Phoenix 2 Retail plans to distribute 200 vape recycling units in September, with a further 5,000 units distributed by the end of the year