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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
