All Sustainability articles – Page 218
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ArticleConsumers demand more than organic
Rising consumer expectations are forcing organic companies to start going beyond organic
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ArticleWRAP guides growers on compost
WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) has launched a new guide to help fruit growers for applying compost mulch to rows of fruit trees as they search for larger yields.
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ArticleSoil Association slams Transition Plan
The UK government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan has come under fire from the Soil Association, which claims the plan offers nothing new
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ArticlePolytunnel waste slashed
UK growers are set to benefit from a drive to recycle polytunnels, crop covers and greenhouse films as producers try to divert waste from landfill.
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ArticleGroups call for water labelling
With public awareness of water scarcity low, two groups have come out to demand more traceability on a product’s water footprint
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Waitrose hails eco-breakthrough
Waitrose has announced a “breakthrough” in supermarket technology after developing new, propane-based refrigeration technology, which will dramatically reduce its carbon footprint by 20 per cent.
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ArticlePine decision for Chiquita
Chiquita has announced its decision to ensure all of its pineapple supplies are Rainforest Alliance-certified, in order to create decent social and environmental production conditions.
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ArticleMaersk Line recognised for sustainability
The shipping group has been handed an award for efforts in reducing its impact on the environment
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ArticleWal-Mart gathers green information
The retail giant is creating a record of the sustainability and environmental impact of different products
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Food Lion to build first green store
Due to open later this year, the South Carolina outlet will be the state’s first LEED-certified grocery store
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ArticleNZ minister tackles challenges head on
New Zealand can play a key role in addressing global food security issues, according to the Hon David Carter, the New Zealand minister for agriculture, biosecurity & forestry.
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ArticleRewe expands its sustainable sourcing
German retailer expands Best Alliance to include Spanish tomatoes, imported citrus and South American table grapes
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ArticleCooperation for Caribbean banana producers
Producers of bananas in the Caribbean have come together to battle common enemies and achieve common goals
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ArticlePlastic not fantastic in UAE
The United Arab Emirates' cabinet has introduced a decree that will see the use of plastic bags banned in the country
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ArticleSDC announces public projects
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has unveiled a selection of the best ideas that could help transform the UK into a sustainable society in its new Breakthroughs for the 21st Century project, to promote community gardening and local food.
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Carbon audit info released
Two new fact sheets designed to empower farmers to manage the challenges and opportunities of climate change have been launched by Farming Futures.
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ArticleFarmers "pivotal" to climate change
UK agriculture and horticulture can adapt to make a valuable contribution in mitigating the effects of climate change, according to the NFU.
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ArticleScottish waste venture targets produce firms
Scottish Water Waste Services is encouraging fresh produce and other food firms to recycle their food waste at its Deerdykes organics recycling facility.
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Harper Adams wins agro-energy funding
Harper Adams University College is to embark on a £3 million-plus project to install a new renewable energy system powered by farm and food waste at its Shropshire campus.
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M&S boosts recycling initiative
Marks & Spencer has taken a huge step in the recycling of its fresh produce packaging with its salad boxes completely reproduced from plastic bottles.