UK supermarkets cut plastic packaging by 10%
UK Plastics Pact members have reduced problematic single-use plastic items by 46% and cut the amount of packaging on supermarket shelves by 10% in 2018-20.
UK retailers and landlords announce greener properties push
Retailers and property owners have come together to develop an agreement to reduce the carbon emissions associated with retail properties.
M&S to buy more high-end garments from Bangladesh
M&S has revealed plans to purchase more high-end garments from Bangladesh as it commits to diversifying its products.
Aldi trials first deposit return scheme in Scotland
Aldi is trialling its first deposit return scheme at its Bathgate store in West Lothian, Scotland
Iceland to collect old plastic bags from The Food Warehouse customers
Iceland has launched a new plastic bag collection service for its Food Warehouse customers as part of its home deliveries.
Ikea to eliminate plastic from consumer packaging by 2028
Ikea has revealed it will phase out plastic from consumer packaging by 2028 as it moves towards only using renewable or recycled materials.
Nisa to cut food waste with new campaign
Nisa has announced it will recruit hundreds more of its retailers to a campaign in an effort to reduce food waste.
John Lewis launches £1m sustainable innovation fund to tackle ‘throwaway’ culture
The John Lewis Partnership has created a £1m fund inviting academics, charities and start-ups to pitch sustainable ideas.
Tesco to offer refillable cleaning sprays in bid to reduce plastic packaging
Tesco is launching a refillable line of cleaning products that could save up to 60 million pieces of plastic a year.
Primark sustainability strategy will not “put prices up”
Chief executive Paul Marchant reveals focus on making sustainable clothing affordable to all and confirms no plans for an ecommerce platform.
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