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Riding a bicycle could reduce carbon footprint and save lives

Riding a bicycle could reduce carbon footprint and save lives

While the public have long known about the health benefits of cycling – including promoting better mental health and assisting with weight loss – a recent study has also found riding a bicycle could actually save lives. As a green

07/02/2018 | Carbon footprint, Sustainability Time | Read More
Own-brand toilet and paper products manufacturer cuts road miles with Pooling Partners

Own-brand toilet and paper products manufacturer cuts road miles with Pooling Partners

The UK’s biggest manufacturer of own-brand toilet and paper products has cut the number of unnecessary journeys from its supply chain by a staggering 50,000 miles per year, as part of a war on waste (WoW) partnership with Pooling Partners.

17/03/2017 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Sustainability Time | Read More
Spar UK and Oakland International Win Environmental Contribution Award

Spar UK and Oakland International Win Environmental Contribution Award

Spar UK and multi-temperature supply chain specialist, Oakland International, have taken home the Environmental Contribution Award at the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards in the category of Contribution to Environmental Improvement: Climate Change. They were presented with the award in

14/11/2012 | Carbon footprint, Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News, Sustainability Time | Read More
Ethical UK water brand, Belu, launches carbon neutral green plastic bottle

Ethical UK water brand, Belu, launches carbon neutral green plastic bottle

Ethical UK water brand, Belu, is claiming a market first with the launch of the first British 100% carbon neutral green plastic sparkling water bottle, available in 500ml.  Belu said it has established a loyal customer base in both retail and

31/07/2012 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Retail News, Sustainability Time | Read More
Sears Canada invests in energy management software to cut emissions by 20%

Sears Canada invests in energy management software to cut emissions by 20%

Multi-channel retailer Sears Canada has teamed up with award-winning provider of sustainability and energy management software, CloudApps, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions by 20% in 2013. The retailer has already achieved a 17% reduction at the end of

03/07/2012 | Carbon footprint, Sustainability Time | Read More
Fry’s Vegetarian switches to sunflower oil in bid for more sustainable sourcing

Fry’s Vegetarian switches to sunflower oil in bid for more sustainable sourcing

South African vegetarian food producer, Fry’s Vegetarian, has switched from sourcing palm oil to sunflower oil in a bid to enhance its environmental credentials.  Founder Tammy Fry said: “We were buying sustainable palm oil and the sustainability has come under

14/05/2012 | Carbon footprint, Ethical sourcing, Manufacturer news, Retail News, Sustainability Time | Read More

Danone cuts carbon footprint by integrating measurements in IT systems

Danone reports it has reduced its carbon footprint by 22% since 2008 and is on target to achieve its four-year goal of a 30% reduction by 2012 by integrating measurements within its IT systems. Danone has teamed up with SAP

02/04/2012 | Carbon footprint, Manufacturer news, Packaging, Retail News, Sustainability Time, Waste, Water | Read More
Verbatim introduces LED lamps for energy-saving retail lighting

Verbatim introduces LED lamps for energy-saving retail lighting

Verbatim has added five products to its range of energy-friendly LED lamps.  The new lamps are targeted at retail shop environments and are reported to offer a typical operating life of 25,000 hours, or around 25 times that of conventional

01/09/2011 | Carbon footprint, Retail equipment, Services Time, Sustainability Time | Read More
Wanzl business re-manufactures shopping trolleys to cut retail costs

Wanzl business re-manufactures shopping trolleys to cut retail costs

Storetec, a Wanzl-owned company, has established a niche business re-manufacturing shopping trolleys plus other steel retail fixtures and fittings. According to the company, the process provides an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to new products. Last year, the company reports

27/06/2011 | Retail equipment, Services Time | Read More
What on Earth ditches pizza boxes in environmental initiative

What on Earth ditches pizza boxes in environmental initiative

What On Earth, an award-winning organic food manufacturer, is ditching the boxes on its organic pizzas this summer and and selling them in just the usual clear wrapping. According to the company, the move has been spurred on by World

17/06/2011 | Manufacturer news, Packaging, Retail News, Sustainability Time | Read More

Tesco gets suppliers collaborating on carbon emissions online

Tesco has created an online hub for its suppliers to collaborate on reducing their carbon emissions as part of its target to reduce its supply chain carbon footprint by 30% by 2020. Working with an online community of sustainability professionals,

03/06/2011 | Carbon footprint, Retail News, Retailer News, Sustainability Time | Read More

Sustain programme offers 10 quick wins to save energy

Sustain Lincolnshire, a programme led by Lincolnshire County Council, which aims to help local businesses become more competitive and reduce their carbon footprints, has developed a 10 Quick Wins plan for food and drink manufacturers looking to cut back on

18/04/2011 | Carbon footprint, Food waste, Packaging, Sustainability Time, Waste, Water | Read More

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