Sustainability

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Capri Sun rolls out new recyclable pouches

2024-03-13T11:43:00+00:00

The new pouches reducie CO₂ emissions by a further 25% compared to its current pouch

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What can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?

2024-02-29T11:46:00+00:00By Edward Woodall, Government Relations Director at the Association of Convenience Stores

The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland

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Margiotta takes solar leap with HSBC UK funding

2024-02-29T10:44:00+00:00By

The move will support its office, warehouse and produce refrigerators

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A.F. Blakemore introduces two electric HGVs to fleet

2024-02-07T15:31:00+00:00By

The investment marks a step towards its commitment to sustainable operations

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What vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?

2024-01-26T15:39:00+00:00By

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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Ethical retailer Hisbe ‘temporarily closes’ stores in Brighton and Worthing

2024-01-12T08:17:00+00:00By

Ethical retailer Hisbe has temporarily closed its two stores in Sussex, citing a “disappointing Christmas trading period”

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Vape manufacturers may have to pay cost of recycling

2023-12-30T13:16:00+00:00By

A government consultaion has been launched that may place the cost of recycling vapes onto manufacturers

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How to responsibly recycle single-use vapes

2023-12-15T06:30:00+00:00Paid for by

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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Company Shop Group set to save over 12,000 tonnes of surplus stock

2023-12-12T14:28:00+00:00By

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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Co-op to power 170 stores with solar panel farm investment

2023-11-23T14:03:00+00:00By

Co-op has signed a 15-year agreement for the complete output of a 34-megawatt solar farm

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Shopper convenience a barrier to disposable vape recycling

2023-11-20T12:27:00+00:00By

Shoppers need more access to recycling bins in order to tackle the vape sustainability issue

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Delphis Eco adds non-bio laundry powder to range

2023-11-14T09:52:00+00:00

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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Hidden Sea adds Rosé and Spritz Pinot Grigio cans to range

2023-10-10T12:53:00+01:00

The Hidden Sea has launched its Rosé and Spritz Pinot Grigio cans to the UK market

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Booker Wholesale expands beehive initiative

2023-10-09T09:13:00+01:00By

Booker has decided to increase the number of beehives filled with colonies at its Hatfield Distribution centre.

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Yazoo debuts more sustainable r-PET packaging

2023-10-03T11:58:00+01:00

The updates also mean that bottles can be more easily recycled

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JJ Whitley spirits range gets updated look and new name

2023-09-27T10:47:00+01:00

The JJ Whitley range will now be known as JJ

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SGF and Elfbar fund new vape recycling bins

2023-09-26T11:42:00+01:00By

SGF and Elfbar have launched a pilot programme to encourage responsible disposal of single-use vaping products.

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Superdrug to stop selling single-use vapes

2023-09-23T20:04:00+01:00By

Superdrug is to stop selling single-use vapes due to environmental concerns

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Walkers and Bestway’s Win a Van competition goes electric

2023-09-15T10:34:00+01:00

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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Kavanagh’s digital sustainability labels grow product sales 25%

2023-09-15T09:36:00+01:00By

The new labelling system uses SES-imagotag tech and HowGood data

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Mars and Galaxy milk drinks boost sustainability with can format

2023-09-13T10:31:00+01:00

The cans are easier to recycle, states Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats

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Phoenix 2 Retail steps up vape recycling roll-out

2023-09-11T13:52:00+01:00

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

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Five million single-use vapes thrown away every week

2023-09-08T11:08:00+01:00By

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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ScottishPower creates sustainability insight service for small businesses

2023-09-06T11:23:00+01:00By

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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Government urged to plan sustainability schemes properly rather than rushed approach

2023-08-30T13:52:00+01:00By

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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Confusion over Biffa vape takeback scheme

2023-08-28T01:18:00+01:00By

A retailer wanting to know the finer details of the scheme got in touch with our agony aunt Jac Roper

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Müller Milk & Ingredients completes move to clear caps

2023-08-17T09:42:00+01:00

The move is estimated to reduce Müller’s reliance on virgin plastic by 1,500 tonnes annually

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Southern Co-op saves energy with thermal night blinds

2023-08-16T10:47:00+01:00By

The project is expected to reduce Southern Co-op’s carbon footprint by nearly 73 tonnes of Co2e per year

Recycling

One Stop partners with Veolia to recycle own label milk bottles

2023-08-08T12:11:00+01:00By

The closed loop recycling initiative will see hundreds of thousands of bottles recycled each year

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Waste Experts’ study demonstrates high recyclability of disposable vapes

2023-07-27T13:03:00+01:00By

Single-use vapes can be recycled if collected and handled correctly