Tag: Sustainability
Mackie’s has the environment in mind
Following a summer of extreme weather events, more consumers will be looking to eco-friendly brands such as Mackie's of Scotland.
RVM Systems talks DRS expertise
RVMSystems UK sales manager Gerry Mellor provides key insights across reverse vending machines and shows why the firm is a top operator when to comes to DRS.
Pot Noodle on sustainability mission
Unilever is trialling paper packaging for the most popular flavour of its Pot Noodle brand in a bid to cut its use of plastics and so be more eco-friendly.
Chivas Brothers shares sustainability knowledge
Chivas Brothers is sharing its sustainability technology developments with others in the whisky industry in a bid to cut emissions.
SWA has bold net-zero goal
The Scottish Wholesale Association has set out ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 – and is calling on ScotGov to provide financial help for its members.
Circularity Scotland staff launch compensation bid
Taxpayers could be footing the bill on a compensation bid from Circularity Scotland staff after the defunct firm failed to inform them of their dismissal.
Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion
Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.
Flower Farm is spreading the word
Palm-oil free spread The Flower Farm is on a mission to save the planet's rainforests by highlighting the impact harvesting palm oil has on Earth.
Nudie Snacks cuts out veggie waste
Scottish business Nudie Snacks is using "wonky vegetables" in the making of its cauliflower crisps in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
Ask the Expert – Danfoss
Gareth Ash, marketing communications manager at Danfoss, offers retailers insights and solutions to help make their stores more sustainable.
DRS delayed until 2025
Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.
Health comes packed in Yakult Plus
Yakult celebrates the new launch of its Plus variant with a sustainable push across the range and increasing the size of its packs from seven to eight bottles.
Tomra aims to make the most of extra time
Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.
Exasperation over DRS chaos
Scotland's convenience channel leaders have been speaking up as the future of the proposed Deposit Return Scheme hangs in the balance.
Highland Spring brings the eco route to entice shoppers
Shouting out about the environmental benefits of brands will help entice more convenience consumers, according to Highland Spring.
Bring a boost with iced coffee options from Jimmy’s
Jimmy's Iced Coffee aims to bring an energetic boost to soft drinks sales in convenience with its range of sustainable iced coffee drinks.
