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New study suggests retailers can protect biodiversity and profitability

GreenBiz

Report draws on project with French retail giant Carrefour to show how overfished species deliver the lowest margins for retailers.

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IKEA, Nordstrom, Walgreens on the many opportunities for circularity in retail

GreenBiz

From recipes for recommerce to changing packaging ingredients, the retail sector is integral to adoption of the circular economy. Don't expect a cookie-cutter approach.

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State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans

Renew Economy

Chinese state owned energy giant buys Australian energy retailer to advance the growth of its renewables business. The post State-owned Chinese company buys Australian energy retailer to boost local renewable plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Fashion retailers need to know where their cotton comes from. Here's why

GreenBiz

Fashion retailers often don't know where their cotton comes from, as it is shipped and processed in bulk.

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The awesome opportunity of auditing retail waste

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Conducting a waste audit doesn’t come without its challenges; but the opportunities are just as high.

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First nationwide DDRS trial: 20,000 cash rewards redeemed by Ocado Retail customers

Envirotec Magazine

Over 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers as part of the first nationwide digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial led by recycling tech firm, Polytag, recycling tech app, Bower and major UK retailer, Ocado Retail. Up to £4,000 worth of rewards were obtained during the nine week long trial.

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3 strategies for making the most of a retail waste audit

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Material characterizations are a foundational tool for shaping effective waste management strategies. Here’s what you do next.

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