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Waitrose is launching a pioneering new initiative that will see over one million meals donated directly from its food suppliers. Waitrose has partnered with food distribution charity FareShare and some…

Ebay has launched a new multi-million-pound training and support package for small businesses across the UK which support local communities.

Ebay launches multi-million pound support package for businesses helping their community

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February 25, 2021

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Ebay has launched a new multi-million-pound training and support package for small businesses across the UK which support local communities. “Ebay for Change” is set to be a new standalone…

Zalando is expanding its pre-owned resale platform Zircle to two new markets as it continues efforts to establish a foothold in the growing global second-hand market.

Zalando expands resale platform Zircle to two new markets

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February 22, 2021

Zalando is expanding its pre-owned resale platform Zircle to two new markets as it continues efforts to establish a foothold in the growing global second-hand market. The online fashion giant…

The UK’s upcoming plastic bottle deposit return scheme (DRS) could cause shoppers to simply switch to larger bottles causing more waste issues, MPs have warned.

Plastic bottle deposit return scheme risks causing new wave of pollution MPs warn

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February 18, 2021

The UK’s upcoming plastic bottle deposit return scheme (DRS) could cause shoppers to simply switch to larger bottles causing more waste issues, MPs have warned. Under the DPS, which is…

Ocado has launched the UK’s largest dedicated “B-Corp” digital shopping aisle selling over 1000 products from sustainable suppliers.

Ocado launches UK’s largest dedicated B-Corp range in major sustainability push

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February 16, 2021

Ocado has launched the UK’s largest dedicated “B-Corp” digital shopping aisle selling over 1000 products from sustainable suppliers. As part of its Eco Shop range, Ocado has launched a section…

Lush has launched a new “Bring it Back” plastic recycling scheme offering customers 50p for every container they return to store.

Lush launches “Bring it Back” scheme offering 50p for every item returned

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February 1, 2021

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Lush has launched a new “Bring it Back” plastic recycling scheme offering customers 50p for every container they return to store. The new scheme, which will run from Monday 1…

Ocado is adding a fleet of electric assisted delivery vehicles to its rapid one-hour delivery service amid plans to reduce emissions while “delivering groceries to our customers as fast as possible”.

Ocado expands one-hour Zoom delivery service with new electric fleet trial

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February 1, 2021

Ocado trialling adding a fleet of electric assisted delivery vehicles for its rapid one-hour delivery service amid plans to reduce emissions while “delivering groceries to our customers as fast as…

Online retailers’ “green” claims are regularly exaggerated, false and even illegal according to a new study of hundreds of brands.

42% of online retailers’ “green” claims false, exaggerated and possibly illegal

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January 29, 2021

Online retailers’ “green” claims are regularly exaggerated, false and even illegal according to a new study of hundreds of brands. A study into 344 “dubious” claims of sustainability made by…

Ikea is set to begin selling spare parts for its iconic flatpack furniture in its latest major push to increase the sustainability of its products.

Ikea to begin selling spare parts for its furniture in latest sustainability drive

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January 25, 2021