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Woolies removes 9,000 tonnes of plastic from circulation

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group claims to have removed 9,000 tonnes of plastic packaging from circulation across Australia as a result of its sustainability plan. The post Woolies removes 9,000 tonnes of plastic from circulation appeared first on Inside Retail. Packaging has been changed in more than 550 products. “We

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How Woolworths’ brand reputation could be impacted by warehouse strike

Inside Retail

An already fragile reputation smeared As reports of empty shelves and stock shortages at some Woolworths stores circulate, consumers’ attention is once again being drawn to the alleged profiteering of “The Big Two”.

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Nature Baby launches circularity initiative for baby clothes

Inside Retail

New Zealand sustainable brand Nature Baby has launched Worn Again, an effort aimed at keeping baby garments in circulation for longer. Customers can return their pre-loved Nature Baby garments to the store in exchange for a credit towards their future purchase. In turn, Nature Baby will resell these items at a lower price.

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Coles introduces new trial to remove plastic bags 

Inside Retail

“We know our customers want us to provide more sustainable packaging solutions, and this trial offers a plastic-free alternative to fresh produce bags that, if successful, could see a sizeable reduction in the number of plastic produce bags in circulation,” said Coles chief operations and sustainability officer Matt Swindells.

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Polymer £50 note enters circulation

Talking Retail

The new polymer £50 note has today (23 June) entered circulation and will start to become available in bank branches and at ATMs in the coming weeks. This story continues at Polymer £50 note enters circulation. After this. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Japanese label Descente taps into Southeast Asia’s high-end sportswear industry 

Inside Retail

Its products feature technology such as Motion 4D, movement mapping, and thermal circulation systems. Throughout its history, Descente has expanded beyond skiing into cycling, running, golf, training, and high-end functional apparel.

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Roughly three in four Australians buy preloved clothing, survey finds

Inside Retail

The company aims to keep clothes in circulation for a longer period of time in order to reduce apparel production. Karen Freidin But the new research backed up the earlier report, proving a genuine trend towards sustainable fashion. Reluv is an online marketplace where people can sell their secondhand clothing.