Capri Sun rolls out new recyclable pouches
The new pouches reducie CO₂ emissions by a further 25% compared to its current pouch
What 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
Margiotta takes solar leap with HSBC UK funding
The move will support its office, warehouse and produce refrigerators
A.F. Blakemore introduces two electric HGVs to fleet
The investment marks a step towards its commitment to sustainable operations
What 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
Ethical 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”
Vape manufacturers may have to pay cost of recycling
A government consultaion has been launched that may place the cost of recycling vapes onto manufacturers
How 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.
Company 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
Co-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
Shopper convenience a barrier to disposable vape recycling
Shoppers need more access to recycling bins in order to tackle the vape sustainability issue
Delphis 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
Hidden 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
Booker Wholesale expands beehive initiative
Booker has decided to increase the number of beehives filled with colonies at its Hatfield Distribution centre.
Yazoo debuts more sustainable r-PET packaging
The updates also mean that bottles can be more easily recycled
JJ Whitley spirits range gets updated look and new name
The JJ Whitley range will now be known as JJ
SGF and Elfbar fund new vape recycling bins
SGF and Elfbar have launched a pilot programme to encourage responsible disposal of single-use vaping products.
Superdrug to stop selling single-use vapes
Superdrug is to stop selling single-use vapes due to environmental concerns
Walkers 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
Kavanagh’s digital sustainability labels grow product sales 25%
The new labelling system uses SES-imagotag tech and HowGood data
Mars and Galaxy milk drinks boost sustainability with can format
The cans are easier to recycle, states Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats
Phoenix 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
Five 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
ScottishPower 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
Government 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
Confusion 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
Müller Milk & Ingredients completes move to clear caps
The move is estimated to reduce Müller’s reliance on virgin plastic by 1,500 tonnes annually
Southern 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
One 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
Waste Experts’ study demonstrates high recyclability of disposable vapes
Single-use vapes can be recycled if collected and handled correctly