All Sustainability articles – Page 264
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Public cynical over supermarket bag policy
Public opinion on the issue of charging for plastic bags is decidedly mixed with some consumers cynical about supermarkets’ motives, a new ethical living report from YouGov SixthSense reveals.
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ArticleNew logo launch for French apples
The ANPP is responsible for the introduction of a new logo highlighting the environmental, social and economic credentials of French apples
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ArticlePlastic bag figures fall
Supermarkets and their customers have reduced the number of ‘single-use' carrier bags being handed out for the fourth year in a row but doubt has been cast over the extent of progress on the issue.
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ArticleChiquita launches Biodigester system
New Costa Rica-based system designed to convert organic material into heat, energy and nutrient-rich fertilisers
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Ice scheme to reward green choices
A new national rewards scheme is to support sustainable British retailers and those who provide best-in-class produce to consumers.
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ArticleUK producers face water crisis
UK producers face reduced productivity and bigger water bills in future unless they prepare for droughts by reducing water requirements and harnessing rain and grey water sources more.
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ArticleShow goes on come rain or shine
The fresh produce industry needs to take into account the potential impact of future changes in regional and seasonal climate
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ArticleGrowers urged to act on CFE
Jim Paice, minister of state for environment and rural affairs, has praised the “steady progress” of the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) but has called on farmers and growers to push project further.
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ArticleVessel design helps Maersk cut emissions
Shipping group says it will cut 15,000 tonnes of fuel each year by improving design of 22 container vessels
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ArticleNew CEO at SACL
Steve McGrath has been named as the next CEO of Soil Association Certification Ltd (SACL)
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ArticleStrawberry growers offered irrigation hope
New research has shown UK strawberry growers could cut their water usage by almost a half while remaining commercially strong.
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ArticlePakistan floods cause price spike
The price of fruit and vegetables has jumped in Pakistan after two weeks of torrential rain destroyed a large area of crops
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ArticleUK campaigners call for pesticide ban
A new study has increased the pressure on the UK government to ban the sale of pesticides linked to bee population decline
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ArticleUK suburb goes local
In an effort to increase sustainability, one UK suburb has converted a milk float to sell local and seasonal fruit and vegetables
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CFE cost calculator launched
A new electronic tool for advisers and agronomists which demonstrates how the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) is economically viable compared to the regulatory alternative has been launched.
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ArticleUganda trials GM bananas
GM bananas are currently being tested in Uganda, but doubts remain concerning the benefits of GM for African farmers
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M&S supplier lands cash bonus
A Marks & Spencer supplier has been rewarded for “excellence in environment and ethical issues” at the M&S Plan A Awards, which took place at the Great Yorkshire Show.
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ArticleOrganics could halt UK bird decline
The UK's Soil Association has highlighted the role of organics in assisting bird numbers, following Defra's alarming report
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ArticleWeather to impact Florida's future
Study by the University of Central Florida points to shrinking production seasons for some of state's key crops
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ArticleM&S sells UK-grown mange tout
For the very first time, homegrown mange tout will go on sale in the UK high street, via retailer Marks & Spencer