All Plastic & Sustainability articles – Page 9
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Features and analysisFive million single-use vapes thrown away every week
New research from Material Focus found that the number of disposable vapes being thrown away has almost quadrupled from 1.3 million to five million per week in the past year
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Features and analysisScottishPower creates sustainability insight service for small businesses
The service, available to small and medium sized businesses, provides advice on how to boost finances through green energy solutions such as solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points
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Features and analysisGovernment urged to plan sustainability schemes properly rather than rushed approach
The Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the need for proper lead times and planning for initiatives such as the Deposit Return Schemes, extended producer responsibility, and single use plastic bans
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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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OpinionReflections on DRS implementation so far
The implementation of DRS has caused much confusion for retailers. ACS government relations director Edward Woodall shares his thoughts on the lessons learnt from DRS
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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 analysisBelshill retailer Abdul Majid wins DRS judicial review case
The independent retailer has won his case against Circularity Scotland’s proposed retailer handling fees
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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 analysisRetailers advised to lobby MPs as political parties prepare for next election
Retailers have been urged to speak to their MPs to get issues on their agenda ahead of the next general election