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Kesko: biogas from biowaste collected from stores will be used as energy to manufacture new Pirkka products

Kesko's grocery trade, Gasum, Myllyn Paras and Wursti have entered into cooperation where biogas produced from biowaste collected from retail stores will be utilised as energy in the manufacture of new Pirkka products. HELSINKI, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the initial stage, two manufacturers of Kesko's own-brand Pirkka products – Myllyn Paras and Wursti…
September 8, 20150Comments

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H&M: 18,000 tonnes of textiles collected globally as part of our Garment Collecting Initiative

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our mission is to close the loop on fashion. By collecting old clothes and turn them into new updated styles, instead of letting them go to waste, we can completely change the way fashion is made. Since 2013, H&M customers worldwide CAN bring unwanted or worn out clothes…
September 4, 20150Comments

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RILA welcomed EPA’s proposals on waste management regulations related to retailers’ handling of unsold consumer products

Arlington, VA, 2015-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) welcomed two proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday that update waste management regulations related to the handling of unsold consumer products by retailers. The EPA’s proposed Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements rules address compliance challenges for retailers stemming from the Resource…
September 4, 20150Comments

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2015 LVMH Culture and Creation Young Talents Prize winner Audiane Cojean presented her sustainable fashion creations at the Green Showroom in Berlin

PARIS, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Audiane Cojean, winner of the 2015 LVMH Culture and Creation Young Talents Prize, presented her sustainable fashion creations at the Green Showroom in Berlin in July. Her participation in the event underlined her inventiveness and commitment. LVMH has for the past ten years provided active support for equal opportunity…
September 1, 20150Comments

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Lindex launches its first denim collection made in sustainable fibers produced with low impact processes reducing water and energy consumption

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-9-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lindex launches its first denim collection made in sustainable fibers produced with low impact processes reducing water and energy consumption. After initial environmental assessment on the collection to grade the environmental impact, the washing processes and recipes were optimized together with expertise from Spanish denim consultants Jeanologia.…
September 1, 20150Comments

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New Zealand: New World and PAK’nSAVE butcheries to banish environmentally unfriendly polystyrene trays

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-31— /EPR Retail News/ — Nineteen New World and PAK’nSAVE stores throughout the country have been trialling a great piece of Kiwi ingenuity, a recyclable plastic meat tray, meaning the environmentally unfriendly polystyrene tray, which is commonly seen across supermarkets, days are well and truly numbered. Creating a suitable alternative to the useful…
August 31, 20150Comments

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Migros: Lebensraum für Tiere und Pflanzen auf einer Fläche von 375 Fussballfeldern

ZURICH, 2015-8-25— /EPR Retail News/ — Per Mitte Jahr löst die Migros drei ihrer Versprechen ein: Sie schafft auf über 2,7 Millionen Quadratmetern Lebensraum für einheimische Tiere und Pflanzen auf ihren Firmenarealen. Zudem hat sie über 170'000 Zuwanderern in Kursen Sprache und Schweizer Kultur vermittelt und dazu beigetragen, die Arbeitsbedingungen von über 75'000 Beschäftigten von…
August 25, 20150Comments

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H&M to participate at the World Water Week in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — For H&M, responsible water use is essential. H&M will participate at the World Water Week in Stockholm this week about this year’s theme: Water for Development. How the role of water is highlighted in the new set of Sustainable Development Goals will be an important discussion during the…
August 24, 20150Comments

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H&M to introduce 16 new denim styles made using recycled cotton from textiles collected in the Garment Collecting initiative in H&M stores

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — This September, H&M will introduce 16 new denim styles made using recycled cotton from textiles collected in the Garment Collecting initiative in H&M stores. The pieces for men, women and kids, are the latest steps toward H&M’s goal towards creating a closed loop for fashion, and will be…
August 24, 20150Comments

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New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland to roll out the REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins

New World and PAK'nSAVE stores in Auckland will begin rolling out the REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Following on from our announcement in July that New World and PAK'nSAVE stores in Auckland will begin rolling out the REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins at stores to enable shoppers to bring back their…
August 17, 20150Comments

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WWF scorecard: Sainsbury’s named in the top band of UK companies for sourcing timber and timber products responsibly

LONDON, 2015-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's has been named in the top band of UK companies for sourcing timber and timber products responsibly. The WWF scorecard ranks companies from 'zero trees' which means a company has not yet shown any progress on sustainable timber up to ' three trees' which is where Sainsbury's…
July 31, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s reduces the size and increased the recycled content of its single-use plastic carrier bags

LONDON, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is committed to being the UK’s greenest grocer. In our 20x20 Sustainability Plan, we have committed that by 2020 we will make sure that our own packaging has been reduced by a half compared to 2005. We have reduced the size and increased the recycled content of…
July 24, 20150Comments

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IKEA completes the installation of solar panels atop its St. Louis store opening September 30, 2015

ST. LOUIS, MO, 2015-7-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced the installing of solar panels is complete atop its St. Louis store opening September 30, 2015. Once the other components are mounted, connected and operational, the project will be the largest rooftop solar installation in the State of Missouri.…
July 22, 20150Comments

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Foodstuffs: New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland to champion the new soft plastic bags initiative

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World and PAK’nSAVE stores in Auckland will champion the new soft plastic bags initiative announced by Environment Minister, Nick Smith, over the weekend. The novel programme promises to introduce REDcycle soft plastic recycling bins at stores to enable shoppers to bring back their used plastic…
July 21, 20150Comments

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EDEKA fördert WWF-Studie „Verantwortung im Zeichen des Wassers“

Partnerschaft von EDEKA und WWF: Süßwasser ist ein Themenschwerpunkt Ergebnis: Regionale Wassersituation stärker berücksichtigen Hamburg, 2015-7-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — EDEKA unterstützt im Rahmen der Partnerschaft für Nachhaltigkeit mit WWF die Arbeit der Naturschutzorganisation zum Schutz weltweiter Süßwasservorkommen und aktuell eine WWF-Studie zu Wasserkriterien in Nachhaltigkeitsstandards. Wesentliches Ergebnis der Studie: Gerade bei der Bewertung von…
July 16, 20150Comments

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bol.com to start the construction of its own fulfillment center in Waalwijk, the Netherlands in 2016

In 2016, bol.com will start the construction of its own fulfillment center in Waalwijk, the Netherlands that will put it in a better position to keep growing and innovating. This expansion will enable customers to choose from an even broader assortment, while they will be able to count on the fastest delivery and the best…
July 13, 20150Comments

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Carrefour launches two tinned tuna products fished using the pole and line technique; honouring its commitment to promoting responsible fishing

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour has just announced the launch of two tinned tuna products fished using the pole and line technique which will be going on sale in its Carrefour and Carrefour Market stores. This fishing technique is more selective and prevents unwanted species from being caught, thus helping to preserve…
July 10, 20150Comments

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Der Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V. (NABU) und REWE Group schließen strategische Partnerschaft

Berlin, Deutschland, 2015-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V. (NABU) und die REWE Group haben eine langfristige strategische Partnerschaft geschlossen. Einen weitreichenden Beratungs- und Lizenzvertrag unterzeichneten heute, 6. Juli 2015, in Berlin der Präsident des NABU, Olaf Tschimpke, und der Vorstandsvorsitzende der REWE Group, Alain Caparros. Der NABU ist Deutschlands größter Umwelt-…
July 9, 20150Comments

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CBRE / Maastricht Uni study: significant gap between large and small office buildings in achieving sustainability certification

62% of large buildings qualify as green, compared to less than 5% of small buildings San Francisco closing in on Minneapolis in green market rankings Los Angeles, 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Owners of small buildings have an opportunity to differentiate themselves by implementing energy-efficient practices, due to a significant gap between large and small office…
June 25, 20150Comments

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Albert Heijn stapt deze maand over op ASC gecertificeerde kweekzalm

Zaandam, 2015-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn stapt deze maand over op ASC gecertificeerde kweekzalm. Klanten kunnen vanaf nu genieten van zalm met de garantie dat deze uit kwekerijen komt die verantwoord omgaan met de natuur en hun medewerkers. Albert Heijn is wereldwijd de eerste supermarkt die op deze grote schaal ASC zalm…
June 11, 20150Comments

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Expo de Milán: El Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente distingue la labor innovadora y sostenible de la EROSKI para reducir el desperdicio alimentario

El Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente (MAGRAMA) distingue la labor innovadora y sostenible de la cooperativa para reducir el desperdicio alimentario El proyecto ha sido seleccionado entre un total de 126 iniciativas de dieciséis comunidades autónomas Elorrio, España, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — El programa ‘Desperdicio Cero’ de EROSKI ha sido distinguido…
June 10, 20150Comments

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IKEA Group and IKEA Foundation commit EUR 1 billion to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and to support the communities most at risk

Conshohocken, PA, 2015-6-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — In this critical year for climate action, IKEA Group and IKEA Foundation are making bold new commitments to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and to support the communities most at risk. Announced today, the EUR 1 billion total is made up of an IKEA Group commitment…
June 8, 20150Comments

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Retail Industry Leaders Association awarded $750,000 grant by Department of Energy to support its Retail Energy Management Program

Arlington , VA, 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of the Department of Energy’s ongoing efforts to increase energy efficiency in buildings across the country, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) was recently awarded a three-year $750,000 grant to support its Retail Energy Management Program. RILA was one of eight recipients of the…
May 29, 20150Comments

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Best Buy’s five-year-long drive to reduce its carbon footprint recognized at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) White House ceremonies

SEATTLE, 2015-5-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy’s five-year-long drive to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 20 percent by 2020 was recognized as an unparalleled retailer achievement at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) White House ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The reduction is part of the company’s effort to address climate…
May 29, 20150Comments

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Carrefour Romania and Green Group add two new waste collecting SIGUREC stations in Bucharest

ROMANIA, 2015-5-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Green Group in collaboration with Carrefour Romania have inaugurated in the parking lots of Carrefour Colentina and Berceni one SIGUREC station, the smart system for collecting waste directly from consumers, based on reward. In Bucharest, SIGUREC has another three stations in the parking lots of Carrefour Băneasa, Militari…
May 12, 20150Comments

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The American Red Cross recognized IKEA US for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Disaster Responder Program

Assistance Critical to Enabling Red Cross to Respond to Disasters in the United States PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The American Red Cross today recognized IKEA US, headquartered in Conshohocken, Pa., for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Disaster Responder Program. The IKEA partnership with the Red Cross enables the…
May 8, 20150Comments

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Starbucks moves Ethos Water sourcing and manufacturing out of California due to serious drought conditions and necessary water conservation efforts in the state

SEATTLE, 2015-5-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Due to the serious drought conditions and necessary water conservation efforts in California, Starbucks is moving the sourcing and manufacturing of Ethos Water out of state. Beginning the first week of May and over the next six months, Starbucks plans to move production to its Pennsylvania supplier, while simultaneously…
May 8, 20150Comments

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Hy-Vee stores in Nebraska will be diverting organic waste from landfills thanks to a partnership with Sanimax

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-5-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. is pleased to announce that by the end of this month all 25 of its stores in Nebraska will be diverting organic waste from landfills thanks to a partnership with Sanimax, a globally known environmental solution provider in the agri-food industry. Nebraska Hy-Vee stores will divert…
May 7, 20150Comments

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IKEA officially plugged-in Kansas’ largest rooftop solar array, atop the recently opened IKEA Merriam

MERRIAM, KS, 2015-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it had officially plugged-in Kansas’ largest rooftop solar array, atop the recently opened IKEA Merriam. The 92,000-square-foot solar array consists of a 730.17-kW DC system, comprised of 2,394 panels, and will produce approximately 986,800 kWh of electricity annually for…
May 6, 20150Comments

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Carrefour China launches its first fleet of electric shuttle bus at Caoying Store, Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2015-5-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 23 April, Carrefour China launched its first fleet of electric shuttle bus at Caoying Store, Shanghai. This marks Carrefour the first chained retailer in China to drive the "green consumption, green transportation" into the local communities. Mr. Eric Deliers, The Carrefour East Territory President & Carrefour China…
May 6, 20150Comments

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