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How Green Is Your Supermarket?

Peter White hears the details of a study into the green credentials of UK supermarkets and their suppliers.

Why are Britain's supermarkets making such an effort to promote themselves as "green"? We hear the results of a study into the way the big retailers and their suppliers are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. Scotland has led the way on attempts to control the sale of cheap alcohol, but the government has stepped back from one major reform. We hear some expert advice on the best and cheapest ways to keep your computer printer stocked with ink, and we speak to the homeowner who's written a song to help sell his house.
Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Jonathan Hallewell.

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55 minutes

Chapters

  • Energy

    Will today’s announcement by OFGEM on energy prices lead to reduce bills for you?

    Duration: 06:49

  • Red Tractor

    Sainsbury’s drops the Red Tractor

    Duration: 05:58

  • Sell Your House with a Song

    The homeowner in Fife, who’s resorted to You Tube to sell his house

    Duration: 04:39

  • Village Greens

    The end is nigh for the β€œGreat Village Green Swindle

    Duration: 06:47

  • Package Holidays

    Package Holidays are proving to be popular, is the image of the Package Holiday outdated?

    Duration: 07:40

  • How Green Is Your Supermarket?

    How β€œgreen” is your supermarket?

    Duration: 04:41

  • Moss Cider

    A community project to produce cider from locally grown apples in suburban Manchester

    Duration: 05:37

  • Alcohol Pricing

    The Scottish government has postponed plans for a minimum price for alcohol.

    Duration: 05:08

Broadcasts

  • Fri 19 Oct 2012 12:00
  • Fri 19 Oct 2012 12:04

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