Green watchdog urges store reform
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An over-arching policy for supermarkets is needed to tackle obesity, waste and climate change, a report says.
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Urgent reforms are needed to the way senior public appointments are made, the standards watchdog says.
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Waitrose launches a green packaging initiative to cut down use of damaging plastic containers.
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Gas and electricity suppliers must take complaints more seriously, a consumer watchdog says.
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Technology firms and gadget lovers are urged to think more about the environment as new regulations come into force.
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Consumers are being urged to implement more energy saving moves in the fight against global warming.
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The boss of the UK's biggest electrical retailer wants the stand-by function phased out on goods such as TVs.
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A new initiative seeks to improve old products.
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By Zhu Zhe  The country's top environmental watchdog yesterday called on the coastal city of Xiamen to rethink its plan to allow the construction of a chemical plant and said an environmental impact assessment of the city's urban planning is on the cards.
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Consumer goods company is facing its challenges and looking for a turnaround.
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Leading food retailers use too much packaging, with up to 40% unable to be recycled, a report suggests.
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Watchdog Energywatch says it is time the energy industry was referred to the Competition Commission.
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A new report on the progress of environmentally sound business practices finds that green results lag behind green marketing.
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Suppliers will be given better protection in their dealings with big supermarkets, the Competition Commission says.
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Wal-Mart announced yesterday that it will begin asking its suppliers to measure their carbon footprint and find ways to reduce it, part of an effort by the world's largest retailer to transform itself into a more environmentally friendly company.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Chief Executive Lee Scott unveiled a new "Sustainability 360" environmental plan on Thursday, challenging employees, suppliers and customers to remove nonrenewable energy from their lives.
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Business & money: New rules could make it easier to open stores, while a permanent ombudsman is mooted to monitor market.