SPAR Hungary is reducing its plastic use by 84 tonnes per year with new packaging materials used in its logistics department. The company is also continually increasing the number of their biodegradable and compostable products, as well as products made of recyclable plastic. “One of the most important pillars of SPAR Hungary’s sustainability program is...
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Jun 20, 2022
84 fewer tonnes of plastic in SPAR logistics hubs
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Jun 20, 2022
Paper bags replace plastic in SPAR’s bakery sections from May
SPAR is taking another step towards its sustainability goals: from the 19th of May they will discontinue the use of 100% plastic wrapping and bags in their bakery sections and will switch to ones that are predominantly made of paper. “SPAR has been committed to reducing environmental waste and are constantly working to reduce the...
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Jun 20, 2022
SPAR Treasures of the Regions programme puts products from 24 Hungarian small enterprises on the shelves of company stores
From 12 May for 6 weeks, shoppers will be able to discover more than fifty new products from new suppliers in the Székesfehérvár and Zalaegerszeg regions in four INTERSPAR and eight SPAR stores in Budapest, where tastings will also be held to present the special quality food products produced in the region. When SPAR Hungary...
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Jun 20, 2022
SPAR customers raised more than 12 000 kg of dry pet food for animal shelters
SPAR Hungary and the Országos Állatvédőrség Alapítvány (National Animal Rights Foundation) has joined forces to arrange a two-day campaign called “Mancs a bajban!” (Paw in trouble!) to collect pet food in selected INTERSPAR stores on 7-8 May. Thanks to customer donations, more than 10 000 kg of dry dog food and close to 2000 kg...
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Jun 20, 2022
New “free from” meat products and less plastic packaging at SPAR
SPAR Hungary is adding almost thirty new products including fresh meat and meat products, and to protect the environment they will reduce the amount of plastics in their packaging. Brand new “free from” products are hitting the shelves from the SPAR enjoy. convenience plant and they are also extending partnership with celebrity chef Jenő Rácz....
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Jun 20, 2022
Aluminium cans returned to SPAR serve a good cause
Shoppers can support the summer holiday camps for disabled and poor children by returning cans to SPAR as part of the joint programme between the store chain, Returnpack, and the Charity Service of the Order of Malta called ‘Every Can Counts’. SPAR customers can help significantly reduce environmental pressure and simultaneously support the holidays of...
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Jun 20, 2022
With a Good Heart – SPAR Hungary donated more than 230 million HUF to charities in 2021
SPAR Hungary is committed to supporting organisations and causes related to health, social issues, education, culture, and sports. In 2021 they spent more than 230 million forints on goals related to social responsibility. School equipment donation campaign with the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service The Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta has been a...
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Jun 20, 2022
SPAR to support sorted waste collection with online map locator
SPAR Hungary collects paper, metal, plastic, and glass waste selectively in all stores and puts out special collection bins in more and more supermarkets. “One of the most important aspects of SPAR Hungary’s sustainability program is environmental protection. Within this, modern waste management and raising social awareness are key elements. Our store chain has taken...
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Jun 20, 2022
Daikin Europe kicked off construction of its EMEA Development Center in Ghent and announces new investments in production site in Ostend
Brussels, 19 May 2022 – Today, Daikin Europe N.V. kicked off the construction works for its new EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Development Center building in Ghent, Belgium. This € 140 million investment will bring together all heat pump heating and refrigeration R&D activity in one central knowledge hub. At the same time, the...
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Jun 20, 2022
130 trees planted with the help of YBL students
We exhibited at YBL’s Professional Day on 14 April, but instead of investing in plastic pens, branded mugs, and fridge magnets that don’t last two minutes, we used the budget to plant a tree in the MyForest community forest on behalf of the students. Our initiative has been a huge success, and Hungary will soon have 130...
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Jun 20, 2022
BuildEXT: Hungarian company among top 10 BIM providers in Europe
BuildEXT Ltd. is the only company in the region to be included in Construction Tech Review magazine’s prestigious „TOP 10 BIM Solutions Providers in Europe 2022” industry ranking. The leading global construction industry magazine’s 2022 list places BuildEXT among leading building information modeling giants such as German ArchiCAD developer Nemetschek AG, BIM Facility, and Irish...
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Jun 20, 2022
100% recyclable KeelClipTM cardboard packaging replaces shrink foil on Coca-Cola aluminium can multipacks – Domestic plastic usage is reducing by 230 tons per year due to the new development
Budapest, 23 March 2022 – Coca-Cola Hungary has reached another milestone on the road to a World Without Waste: the company is replacing the previous shrink foil used for its multipacks of 4 and 6 aluminium cans, with the 100 percent recyclable and innovative KeelClipTM cardboard packaging technology. Instead of shrink foil, KeelClip™ technology uses...
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