All Plastic & Sustainability articles
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Features and analysisOpen letter from campaigners urges government to act on plastic in chewing gum
The letter follows the Chew Plants Not Plastic campaign from charity City to Sea and Nuud gum
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Features and analysisACS offers retailers advice on upcoming new recycling rules
The ACS is preparing convenience stores for the regulation change coming into force on 31 March
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Features and analysisGander leads food waste reduction with third Earthshot Prize nomination
Food waste app Gander has been nominated for the royally approved prize for the third time
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Features and analysisBira raises concerns over the practical implications of DRS on smaller retailers
The association highlighted space as a key challenge of DRS
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Features and analysisProduct recalls – how they affect your store
Reputational damage and wasting funds are just two of the reasons product recalls shouldn’t be ignored
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Product NewsGnaw trials 100% recyclable paper bags for its chocolate buttons
Gnaw is trialling 100% recyclable bags free of microplastics for its buttons range
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Product NewsMilliways’ plastic free gum reveals UK launch of Spearmint flavour
The UK’s fastest-growing gum brand heralds the nationwide launch of an iconic flavour
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Advice GuideThe deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do
Initial details about how the DRS will work - in England and Northern Ireland - have been issued
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Features and analysisMo Razzaq raises local charity funds through ‘Purchase, Refresh, Return, Reward’ trial
The trial aims to raise awareness of the Deposit Return Scheme set to roll out across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland in October 2027
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Features and analysisDRS takes step forward with legislation implementation
England and Northern Ireland see the legislation for the scheme launched today (27 January), ahead of its introduction in October 2027
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Features and analysisDRS gets a step closer after Commons vote as Conservatives back out
The deposit return scheme for most of the UK drew a step closer last night, despite new objections
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Features and analysisOnly 1% of businesses are aware of upcoming recycling law changes
With under 70 days left until the new laws come in, it’s feared many companies aren’t aware of the changes
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Features and analysisCo-op announces £820k sustainability fund to support British farmers
The Co-op has announced further backing for British farmers with an £820k fund to support sustainable farming
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Product NewsGnaw Chocolate targets Easter with flat, chunky eggs
As Easter draws closer, Gnaw Chocolate has just announced its plans for 2025
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Features and analysisDefra publishes its UK Food Report for 2024
The report analyses statistical data relating to food security, examining past, current and future trends
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysisCCEP cracks open key trends to watch in 2025
Several key trends will shape the soft drink category in 2025, according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysisFairtrade Foundation responds to coffee price surge
Fairtrade Foundation explains why higher coffee prices don’t solve the sector’s problem
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Features and analysisMars Petcare reports growing bond between pets and owners to be a growth opportunity
Mars Petcare is spotlighting the evolving relationship between pets and owners with findings from the world’s largest pet parent study