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Young adults and pubs power hospitality’s first week back

26/04/21

Young adults are leading consumers’ return to hospitality, pubs are benefiting most from outdoor service, and confidence levels are much higher than after England’s previous big lockdown. Those are th…

Nestlé to remove 83 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain

21/04/21

Nestlé in the UK and Ireland has redesigned its confectionery sharing bags to use significantly less packaging – a move that will see at least 83 tonnes of virgin plastic taken out of its supply chain…

Harnessing recycled materials

20/04/21

PRESS RELEASE. Author accreditation: Westpak Group Ltd The distinction between ‘recyclable’ and ‘recycled’ materials is a key factor in assessing a product's sustainability. Recyclable packaging …

M&S backs British farming with new campaign

19/04/21

M&S is reaffirming its commitment to British farming with the launch of a new ‘Fresh Market Update’ campaign. Leading sourcing standards means ensuring the land in the care of M&S Select Farme…

Managing resources sustainably is key to cutting UK greenhouse gases

19/04/21

With much of the debate ahead of the COP26 focused on the energy agenda and how to decarbonise energy supply and reduce demand, the authors of a new report Net Zero: why resource efficiency holds the …

Aldi employee helping customer take shopping to their car

ALDI to reduce waste plastic through new loose product trials

19/04/21

Aldi has launched a trial selling its first packaging-free products to help customers shop more sustainably. The trial is available at one store in Ulverston, Cumbria, but if successful, Aldi will loo…

Landmark reforms to boost recycling and fight plastic pollution

19/04/21

Reforms to boost recycling, tackle plastic pollution and reduce litter have taken a step forward as ministers from across the UK have unveiled the latest proposals to overhaul the waste and resources …

Farmers prioritising sustainability investments, NFU survey shows

19/04/21

The NFU’s latest Confidence Survey reveals that more farmers than ever are planning to invest in energy efficiency and adopt other net zero measures on farms. This positive focus comes despite a backd…

Tesco To Launch UK’s Biggest Network Of Recycling Points For Soft Plastic

24/03/21

Tesco has begun rolling out soft plastic recycling points to 171 stores in the South West of England and Wales with plans to roll out to all large stores nationwide. This will be the first time that t…