Day: 20 November 2023

Aldi Trials Blister Pack Recycling Scheme In Supermarket First

Stuart Mitchell

Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines in a UK supermarket first. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is working with recycling firm TerraCycle to encourage customers to recycle their empty medicine packets made from plastic and aluminium foil. TerraCycle will convert the materials, which would otherwise be disposed of in general waste, into a recycled raw material which can then be used in the production of new products – such as nuts and bolts from the aluminium, or plastic waste bins and outdoor furniture. The trial –…

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Peel Ports Group reduces operational greenhouse gas emissions by almost one third in three years

Stuart Mitchell

Peel Ports Group has recently announced it has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions across its port facilities, cutting these by almost a third since 2020. The reduction is revealed in the group’s new 51-page ESG report – one of the most detailed reports of its kind to be produced by any UK port operator of similar size. As the country’s second largest port operator, Peel Ports has published the document to showcase their commitments to sustainable port operations. The independently verified figures confirm the group has reduced Scope 1…

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HEINZ® and World-Renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson Elevate Up-and-Coming Black Chefs with New ‘Open Kitchen’ Series

Stuart Mitchell

HEINZ® announces Open Kitchen, a new event series from the brand’s Black Kitchen Initiative. Kicking off in partnership with world-renowned chef, Marcus Samuelsson, past and current Black Kitchen Initiative grantees will take over restaurant kitchens for exclusive pop-up experiences. Open Kitchen gives up-and-coming Black chefs new opportunities, experiences, resources, and exposure for their culinary businesses – currently one of the largest barriers to success in the American restaurant industry. The first takeovers will happen in New York and Atlanta. HEINZ kicks off Open Kitchen, a new event series from the…

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TotalEnergies Surpasses Milestone of 1,000 High-Power Chargers in France

Stuart Mitchell

During the inauguration of TotalEnergies’ fifth 100% electric service station in France (Relais Garibaldi in Lyon), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanné announced that the Company has now installed and operates more than 1,000 high-power chargers (HPC) for electrical vehicles nationwide. This significant milestone in electric mobility makes TotalEnergies the No.1 player in ultra-fast charging on France’s motorways and expressways. As part of its strategy to support the development of electric mobility, TotalEnergies has already installed HPC points at more than 180 service stations in France. Its target for 2026 is to reach 500 stations:…

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Norway ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Stuart Mitchell

On 6 October 2023, Norway deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)  with the Director-General of the ILO. By submitting the instrument of ratification, Norway becomes the 33rd country in the world to ratify Convention No. 190. Convention No. 190 is a landmark instrument. It is the first international labour standard to address violence and harassment in the world of work. Together with Recommendation No. 206, it provides a common framework for action and a unique opportunity to shape a future of work based…

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