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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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How RFID technology is playing a role in reducing waste and increasing recycling

Envirotec Magazine

PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. A second major cause of the problem is losses in the distribution and retail chain.

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Ulta Beauty is bringing refillable containers back to the cosmetics industry

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Ulta, like Sephora, is planning a Made Without list that will tag products free of parabens, phthalates and 25 other chemical categories. And with 1,264 retail stores across 50 states , Ulta is a large contributor to this issue. Ulta Beauty also recently announced a new overarching sustainability initiative, Conscious Beauty.

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EU Digital Product Passports aim to track items through the product life-cycle

Envirotec Magazine

For example, digital links accessible through a unique product identifier will need to be added to the products themselves rather than outer packaging or tags. Interested parties should be able to access information relating to raw materials, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and recycling options.

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Waitrose debuts compostable own brand tea bags

Business Green

Consequently, a number of leading retailers and tea brands have been racing to develop plant-based and compostable tea bags that do not result in plastic waste and can be disposed of with other types of food or garden waste. However, Waitrose claims it is the first supermarket to certify its tea bags as suitable for home composting.

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Mearth Launches Endless Off-road Capabilities with the GTS Series

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The retail price starts at $1999. The recommended retail price is $1999 for the GTS and $2599 for the GTS Max. Meanwhile, retailer price will be $1199 for the GTS and $1699 for the GTS Max plus GST and shipping. . It has a premium price tag, but in return, you can expect the most powerful and most robust built for its class.

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Mearth to Release New Robust Electric Scooters for Everyday and Off-road Travel

Mearth

Given its highly-engineered features and tough built, Mearth fans can also expect the GTS Series to fall under a premium price tag. However, Chief Design Officer Ming Ye assures new and long-time Mearth fans that the price is kept at a sincere and affordable retail price.