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GRW in IoW: Teemill in focus
August 25, 2026
Our summer 2026 series looking at sustainability-minded businesses in the Isle of Wight focuses on Teemill.
Comment: How to engage front-line staff with circularity initiatives
August 7, 2026
In the second of a 2-part series on making circularity initiatives successful, Halo By Design’s Tam Hussey chats to Decathlon’s Nick Connell.
‘Transformative impact’: Oxfam selects Thriftify to speed up online listings
August 26, 2026
Oxfam’s e-commerce operation in the UK is now using AI-powered platform Thriftify to speed up online listings.
‘Simplifying access to pre-loved’: Ikea Preowned marketplace coming to UK
August 20, 2026
Ikea is bringing its second-hand marketplace, Ikea Preowned, to the UK after recent launches elsewhere Europe.
Plug-in solar panels come to market in UK: What the retailers say
August 27, 2026
Plug-in solar panels can now legally be sold in UK, bringing to market a new product category within the energy-saving electricals sector.
‘Broad footprint’: Walmart-owned EV charging stations now deployed at 100 stores
August 24, 2026
Walmart announces EV charging landmark, with its company owned and operated chargers now at 100 stores in the US.
London Packaging Week: Sustainability showcased in Innovation Awards shortlist
August 19, 2026
New sustainability ideas are showcased in London Packaging Week 2026 Innovation Awards, which will be announced on 17 September.
‘Essential steer’: Who are the retail names chairing Wrap’s Packaging Pact?
August 18, 2026
Tesco and Marks & Spencer packaging bosses among those chairing NGO Wrap’s Packaging Pact industry expert groups.
‘Pivotal role’: Polarn O. Pyret appoints new chief product & sustainability officer
September 7, 2026
Children’s clothing retailer Polarn O. Pyret strengthens management team, appointing Louise Demling as chief product & sustainability officer.
GRW in IoW: Isle of Wight Tomatoes in focus
September 2, 2026
Our summer 2026 series looking at sustainability-minded businesses in the Isle of Wight focuses on Isle of Wight Tomatoes.
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Next stage: Aldi, Arla, Polytag tracking milk bottle packaging through recycling process
August 4, 2026
Aldi, Arla, and Polytag are working together on an eight-week trial, tracking milk bottle packaging through the recycling process.
Comment: Store staff the difference between sink or swim with circularity initiatives
July 31, 2026
In the first of a two-part series on making circularity initiatives successful, Halo By Design’s Tam Hussey discusses the importance of in-store staff.
‘Transformative impact’: Oxfam selects Thriftify to speed up online listings
August 26, 2026
Oxfam’s e-commerce operation in the UK is now using AI-powered platform Thriftify to speed up online listings.
‘Simplifying access to pre-loved’: Ikea Preowned marketplace coming to UK
August 20, 2026
Ikea is bringing its second-hand marketplace, Ikea Preowned, to the UK after recent launches elsewhere Europe.
Scottish Wholesale Association study: Wholesalers should be confident embarking on transition to eHGVs
August 18, 2026
New case study shows route to eHGVs in Scottish wholesale industry, although challenges remain for transition from diesel reliance.
Seeds of Change interview: Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall on the plug-in solar revolution
July 29, 2026
Plug-in solar panels will be available in UK retailers from 27 August – Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall talks us through the dawning of a new energy product revolution.
EPR compliance: Temu announces Clarity Environmental partnership
August 11, 2026
China-based online marketplace Temu appoints Clarity Environmental to support UK packaging and WEEE compliance work.
Paper packaging sourcing: L’Oréal makes move with Canopy
August 6, 2026
L’Oréal joins Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative, adding its voice to the movement towards more sustainable paper packaging.
AI innovation: M&S monitors dairy cows in new animal welfare move
September 1, 2026
UK food retailer Marks & Spencer works with Cattle Eye and uses new technology to monitor dairy cow welfare.
‘Natural extension’: Greenly launches DPP proposition
August 21, 2026
Greenly extends proposition to cover digital product passport and support manufacturers preparing for imminent legislation.
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