Smurfit Kappa sees surge of interest in sustainable packaging solutions for fresh produce
Smurfit Kappa has seen a marked increase in the number of companies seeking sustainable packaging alternatives for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Articles in category: Sustainability Time
Sustainability time, read about the who and how: what are retailers doing to address environmental and social challenges they face, what help are they getting to implement good practice initiatives?
Percol’s plastic free coffee packs land in Tesco
Tesco has listed Percol’s sustainably packed, plastic free ground coffee in an effort to combat the 100 million non-recyclable plastic packs used within the coffee industry each year.
Expedition to world’s most polluted beach battles adverse conditions to bag six tonnes of waste
James Beard of Valpak, which sponsored an Explorers Club Flag Expedition that bagged six tonnes of waste from the most densely-polluted beach in the world, has concluded that prevention is the only viable option to halt the tide of marine
WRAP: food surplus & waste in primary production costs UK more than £1 billion
New insights into the scale of surplus and food waste on UK farms will help drive forward work on their root causes at a key stage in the supply chain, and help more food reach its intended market. Research by
Tesco and Aerofoil Energy aim to revolutionise supermarket refrigeration
Tesco is joining forces with UK technology company Aerofoil Energy to transform the performance of refrigeration cabinets in its stores via the application of Formula One-derived aerodynamics. As well as installing the award-winning Aerofoils in their supermarkets throughout the
Co-op curbs Green House Gas emissions in face of climate emergency
ccelerating steps to curb its Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and backs global goals to limit warming to the most stringent of targets.
Blakemore Logistics invests in hybrid refrigeration
Blakemore Logistics has introduced hybrid refrigeration units to 13 of its trailers to significantly reduce its vehicle emissions.
Unilever’s Sustainable Living Brands grew 69% faster than rest of business in 2018
Unilever today announced that its purpose-led, Sustainable Living Brands are growing 69% faster than the rest of the business and delivering 75% of the company’s growth.
Consumers see Fairtrade as reflection of personal values, survey finds
A multi-country survey released today shows that nine in 10 (91%) British shoppers are familiar with the FAIRTRADE Mark and believe it reflects their personal values.
The Body Shop partners with TerraCycle to promote plastic packaging recycling
To help lessen the impact of beauty packaging waste The Body Shop has partnered with TerraCycle to make recycling boxes available in 230 UK stores (and 672 stores worldwide across five countries) to help encourage the recycling of plastic packaging.
Waitrose & Partners reveals winners of £1million fund to fight plastic pollution
Waitrose & Partners has revealed the projects it will be supporting with its unique £1 million grant fund designed to tackle plastic pollution. Plan Plastic - The Million Pound Challenge will award money, over one year, to projects that can
Holland & Barrett becomes first retailer to ban wet-wipes from all stores
Holland & Barrett has today announced a complete ban on the sale of all wet wipe products from its 800 UK and Ireland stores, with all wet wipe products and variants replaced by environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives by end of September 201å9.
Valpak launches PackFlow 2025 – an alternative approach to EPR reform
Packaging compliance scheme Valpak has published a report on a collaborative alternative to the government’s current options for extended producer responsibility (EPR) reform.
Expedition to clean up uninhabited island littered with plastic waste
Packaging compliance scheme Valpak, which was recently acquired by outsourced recycling services company Reconomy, is to join world-renowned scientists in a unique expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic and assess the impact of litter on a Pacific island
Oatly unveils global roll-out of climate footprints on all packaging
With the right information, Oatly believes people can make better food and drink choices to help reduce their climate impact. In fact, a requirement to show a food product’s climate footprint isn’t so different from the rules governing the labelling
Leerdammer announces 100% recyclable packaging
Leerdammer, the UK’s No.1 branded cheese slice, has announced the launch of new 100% recyclable packaging for all Original and Light Slice Packs.
“Too Good to Waste” fruit and veg boxes rolled out across all Lidl UK stores
Lidl has announced that it is rolling out its ‘Too Good To Waste’ fruit and vegetable boxes across all of its stores in England, Scotland and Wales, following a successful, industry-first trial.
John Lewis Partnership pledges net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it will reduce its operational greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest, without purchasing offsets, in line with the pathway set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to
The Midcounties Co-operative launches initiative to tackle single-use plastic
The Midcounties Co-operative has launched a new initiative to help reduce single-use plastic.
Tetra Pak package enhances distribution efficiency
Tetra Pak has launched the Tetra Classic Aseptic 65ml Cube package, offering an efficient packaging solution for dairy, juice and liquid food.
Kingfisher sets ambitious science-based targets to cut greenhouse gases
Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, today announces ambitious new targets to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its business, products and supply chains.
M&S to turn plastic into playground equipment with plastic take-back scheme
Marks & Spencer is taking action to prevent plastic waste from going to landfill by launching a new initiative, which will enable customers to bring back non-recyclable plastic packaging.
Iceland launches first in-store reverse vending machine in Northern Ireland
Today, Iceland launches the first in-store reverse vending machine in Northern Ireland, as it looks to continue its efforts to reduce the impact of single use plastics on the environment.
Retailers and brands to gain from free plastic strategy event
The UK’s largest packaging compliance scheme, Valpak, is hosting a free, day-long seminar in Manchester to update industry on legislative shifts, design guidance, and best practice examples.
Halo to save 1.5 million kilos of CO2 in environmental first for UK fresh produce
Halo, the new multi-temperature fresh produce handling facility at DP World London Gateway has officially pledged to save over 1.5 million kilos of CO2 during the course of its 2019 operations.
