Unilever is selling 1700 single-use plastic sachets every second, according to new figures released by Greenpeace International.
Tesco backs ‘effective’ policy on fresh fruit and veg plastic ban
Tesco is backing an “effective government intervention” on banning fresh fruit and vegetable plastic.
Returnable plastic packaging could slash emissions by 35 to 70%
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Aldi removes plastic from own-label beer and cider
Aldi has removed all plastic packaging from its own-label four-pack beers and ciders to further reduce plastic waste.
Aldi trials in-store refill system to reduce single-use waste
Aldi has launched an in-store refill system trial in Solihull for dry goods in a bid to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Abel & Cole launch refillable milk bottles
Abel & Cole launch refillable milk bottles made from 100% Polypropylene (PP) that safely allows for multiple refills and is completely recyclable.
M&S backs ‘ground-breaking’ refill partnership to tackle single-use packaging
M&S is calling for other retailers and brands to join a “ground-breaking” refill scheme as it looks to tackle single-use packaging.
Report: Infrastructure not ready for single-use plastic ban
The UK’s waste management infrastructure is not yet ready to deliver nationwide solutions for the upcoming single-use plastic ban.
Scotland considers single-use vapes ban over ‘undeniable’ environmental concerns
The Scottish government is considering banning single-use vapes over “undeniable” environmental concerns.
Single-use plastics ban: retailers need to start sourcing replacement stock, warns Bira
Bira is urging retailers to start preparing for the single-use plastic ban coming into force on 1 October.
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