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Woolies removes 9,000 tonnes of plastic from circulation

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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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Nature Baby launches circularity initiative for baby clothes

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New Zealand sustainable brand Nature Baby has launched Worn Again, an effort aimed at keeping baby garments in circulation for longer. Nature Baby also plans to expand into the US next year. Customers can return their pre-loved Nature Baby garments to the store in exchange for a credit towards their future purchase.

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Mastercard launches global plan to recycle credit cards

Inside Retail

Payments company Mastercard on Wednesday launched a global project to recycle credit and debit cards as part of a plan to save the billions of cards in circulation across the industry from landfill. Financial details about the plan were not disclosed. billion cards in circulation. billion by 2027.

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

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The company also plans to increase its presence across the island and beyond. “As 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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Woolworths phasing out single-use plastic bags in WA

Inside Retail

Australian supermarket Woolworths has planned to phase out its 15 cent plastic bags in Western Australia by next month, ahead of the state’s incoming bag ban this July. According to Woolworths state GM for Western Australia, Karl Weber, the move will remove over 30 million plastic bags from circulation within the state.

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WA single-use plastic cup ban takes effect; coffee cups are next

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Stage One of Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics is now complete with single-use plastic cups officially banned from October 1. The state government announced its Plan for Plastics last year in June, detailing a roadmap towards a sustainable, plastic-free state. Fast-food chain McDonald’s has already replaced some 17.5

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Experts weigh in on Nordstrom’s privatisation deal with El Puerto de Liverpool

Inside Retail

Over the past few weeks, the retail industry has been buzzing about the news of legacy retailer Nordstroms privatisation plans. Minkow told Inside Retail that she was extremely excited for the retailer when whispers started circulating about Nordstrom potentially going private.