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Sustainable resource management: the transformation of the waste management sector
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It’s clear the waste management sector is transforming itself into resource management. Led by significant drivers such as the landfill directive, carbon reporting, resource … -
Ecover fishes plastic out of the sea to make bottles
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Ecological fast moving consumer goods manufacturer Ecover has announced a major innovation in its aim to reduce its impacts. From 2014 all its bottled ranges will be sold in … -
Continuum Recycling hits quarter billion milestone
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Continuum Recycling, the joint venture between Coca-Cola Enterprises and ECO Plastics is now operating at full capacity and has sorted 250 million bottles within nine months … -
Waitrose keen to make use of Welsh ryegrass for its packaging
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Waitrose food and cosmetics products could soon be packaged using Welsh ryegrass. The retailer is working with two Welsh universities to research how ryegrass might be used … -
John Lewis to close loop on plastic waste
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The John Lewis Partnership has committed to developing a 'closed loop' waste plastics strategy in what is claimed to be a first for a UK retailer. In a deal with … -
Pressure grows on retailers to get to grips with food waste
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The UN is putting pressure on the world’s retailers and their supply chains to tackle the issue of food waste. A global campaign has been launched in a bid to pressure food … -
Sainsbury's offer practical steps to help customers waste less food
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A new campaign by Sainsbury’s aims to cut down on the £680 worth of food that each UK family throws away each year. According to research by Mintel Consulting in partnership … -
Consumers ignoring role of packaging in keeping food fresh
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Food retailers and manufactures need to do more to raise awareness amongst consumers about the role packaging and labeling has in cutting food waste in the home. According … -
Best practice standard launched to support reuse of WEEE
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The world’s first certification scheme to support the reuse of used and waste electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE and WEEE) has been launched. The standard, known as … -
UK events sector sets 2020 target to be waste-free
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The UK’s events industry aims to be waste-free by 2020 and has launched a WRAP-backed campaign to get the sector working together. UK events are worth around £36 billion and …
