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Lidl GB has announced it will become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles.

Retailer estimates change could prevent nearly four million plastic water bottles from entering oceans every year

There is no shortage of local start-ups and SMEs in waste management and recycling; they need support to develop expertise and scale.

Today marks World Oceans Day, an annual day dedicated to celebrating our oceans. If you're taking steps to living more sustainably, trying your hardest to

As leaders finally grasp the gravity of the plastic pollution problem, new efforts are being made to build a more sustainable future for this versatile but pervasive commodity, including cutting-edge alternatives and engineering innovations in waste management and processing.

As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week from across the globe.

BerryWorld "leading the way for sustainable packaging innovation" in UK May 13 , 2021 In efforts to minimize the companys environmental impact, BerryWorld will this season continue to pack its British berry supply in Prevented Ocean Plastic that it introduced last year. The company is "conscious of their role in the supply chain and wider role in society" and is therefore working to ensure UK berries are sustainably grown and packaged, according to a press release. "We are proud to be leading ...

Warm reception for frozen food | Category Focus – chilled and frozen food Chilled and frozen food packaging has many roles to play in the current health and environmental climate. Tony Corbin examines the progress in being made in these categories With the nation having recently experienced a series of pandemic-related lockdowns, a focus on chilled and frozen food packaging is timely. While food shopping is essential, many have been limiting their visits to the shops. Filling the fridge and,...

The move could save nearly 12 million plastic bottles from entering the ocean each year Sainsbury’s has begun recycling rescued plastic from beaches and coastlines for its strawberry and fresh fish range packaging. The move, with Prevented Ocean Plastic, could save nearly 12 million plastic bottles from entering the ocean each year, it said. Its fresh fish range will contain 34% of the recycled plastic in its packaging, while its strawberry punnets will have 80% recycled content.  This will...

Berry Gardens to use ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ for punnets Berry and stone fruit production marketing group Berry Gardens will launch new recycled packaging for its proprietary punnets this summer, using Prevented Ocean Plastic. Prevented Ocean Plastic is plastic that has been collected from coastal areas that would otherwise risk polluting the ocean. It is found within 50 km of ocean coastlines or major waterways that lead to the ocean. The rPET packaging will be produced by Sharpak...