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13 August 2019
UK supermarkets called out on using excess oversized packaging
According to a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and Greenpeace UK, 810,000 tons of single-use plastic every year is being produced by the top 10 supermarkets in the...
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30 July 2019
Solero goes wrapper-less: sustainable approaches in a plastic-dominated packaging format
Unilever has launched a wrapper-less multipack for its Solero Organic Peach ice cream.
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30 July 2019
Survey: Consumers prefer plastic-free packaging to unpackaged products
Consumer attitudes have been shifting towards more ethical consumption across the years, with a global uptick in how influential ethical, environmental and social responsibility are on consumer’s food product choices.
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16 July 2019
Consumers sway towards non-plastic packaging on a global scale
GlobalData’s survey provides a specific insight for manufacturers that they would be more likely to make a higher profit from today’s consumers if they decide on the path of plastic-free...
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15 July 2019
Sustainability in the beauty industry must be more than skin deep
Smaller brands are paving the way in environmentally sustainable and ethical beauty products, and their sustainability credentials could provide these brands with a substantial opportunity for growth.
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19 June 2019
Packaging made from crustaceans is expensive but worth it
While there can be few companies that don’t recognise the importance of the issue of packaging waste, their choices are still largely dictated by cost and profitability.
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7 June 2019
Will shoppers back Waitrose’s packaging-free pilot scheme?
Waitrose says its aim is to eliminate all unnecessary plastic and to make all of its own-brand packaging from reusable, recycled or biodegradable material by 2023.
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3 June 2019
Morrisons takes wraps off plastic-free fruit and veg store scheme
A significant proportion of UK consumers (45%) say packaging without plastic would encourage them to buy more of the product, according to a GlobalData survey.
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24 May 2019
It may not be possible to reduce use of plastic without increasing food waste
The food and drinks industry appears trapped in a zero-sum game. Is it possible to reduce plastic packaging without increasing food waste?
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17 May 2019
Lost Sheep Coffee unveils world’s first airtight compostable coffee capsule
Lost Sheep Coffee is shepherding us to a greener future with capsules made from lignin, a plant-based compound produced when wood is processed into paper.