Environmental stories tagged with: Tesco

Tesco announced today that it aims to prevent 1,000 tonnes of plastic going into landfill by recycling clothes hangers.

Tesco today unveiled a range of 20 products which will carry the Carbon Trust's Carbon Reduction Label. These will be across four different categories - orange juice, washing detergent, light bulbs and potatoes - enabling shoppers to compare the carbon impact of like-for-like products for the first time.

Tesco Ireland today announced that the company will be opening its first environmental store ("eco store") in Tramore this October. When completed the 30,000 sq ft retail outlet will use 45% less energy than a supermarket of a similar size. Setting a new benchmark for green technology and construction in retail in Ireland, Tesco Tramore will save 420 tonnes of CO2, a 30% annual saving.

Britain's largest supermarket Tesco has teamed up with The University of Manchester in a £25 million investment that will bring together the world's leading experts to tackle climate change and help deliver a revolution in green consumption.