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Pret to trial bottle deposit return scheme in Brighton shops

Pret to trial bottle deposit return scheme in Brighton shops

Over 7,000 customers responded to the blog post of Pret's CEO Clive Schlee and 80% believe it’s a good idea.

Starbucks ties up with Malala Fund to invest in 250,000 women by 2025

The partnership will expand the organization’s Gulmakai Network of education champions in India and Latin America.

Costa Coffee teams up with Keep Britain Tidy for the Great British Spring Clean

Team members from around 300 stores across the country will join a nationwide army of #LitterHeroes.

Industry-wide review launched into meat processing plants across the UK

The Food Standards Agency published details of a major review into the sites where meat products are processed and stored in the UK.

Jamie's Italian turns to Checkit to cut out paper and boost efficiency

37 sites of Jamie’s Italian will be deploying Checkit to digitise key processes operated by restaurant staff, including food safety.

McDonald's ties up with Enevo to offer full service waste management

It helped seven McDonald's locations to reduce its waste collection costs by 12% in six months.

McDonald's to offer healthier Happy Meals across 120 markets

It announced the company’s long-term global growth plan to impact children’s meals.

Crussh outlines sustainability commitments

It announced the removal of plastic straws from all stores, as well as the introduction of reusable cup discount.

Latte levy proposal sees consumers move to travel mugs

A high street retailer observed an increase in eco-friendly and reusable coffee cup sales before the announcement of the report.

Pret a Manger and wagamama give up on plastic straws

Customers will be given a paper alternative unless requested otherwise.

LEON switches to paper alternatives

The brand announced that it will be moving from plastic cutlery to compostable and biodegradable alternatives.

Benugo now uses coffee beans with Rainforest Alliance seal

The RA seal is awarded to farms that meet rigorous environmental and social standards.

McDonald's announces goals to improve packaging and reduce waste

By 2025, all of McDonald’s packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.

PAUL raises £13,280 for The Felix Project campaign

It puts the grand total raised by PAUL to a nearly £30,000 in just two years.

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Abokado donates 100% of hot drink sales to St Mungo's Charity

The initiative took place across all 24 branches of Abokado from 7am until 8pm on December 15.

PAUL bakeries to donate 50p per loaf to Help a Hungry Child

50p from every loaf of bread will be donated to The Felix Project’s latest programme.