In Practice: can the supply chain support a waste plastic purge?
As the global outcry against plastic pollution intensifies, it’s beginning to look like the end of the road for single-use
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Recycling
Why China’s recyclables import ban will force UK businesses to rethink waste management
China’s recently-imposed restrictions on importing recyclable material has had major repercussions on waste management in the UK – but the
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In Practice: a more robust approach to recycling
A report published today (July 23) from the National Audit Office has accused the Government of not facing up to
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Recycling rates open to ‘fraud and error’
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) says the method used to calculate packaging recycling rates is ‘not
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Report: Scotland’s first social enterprise supermarket
Since May, the first social enterprise supermarket in Scotland has provided an alternative to shoppers who are put off by
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Ikea launch new sustainability plan
Ikea has committed to using only renewable and recycled materials in its products by 2030. Currently, 60% of the Ikea range
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Keeping compliant across the UK: some differences in environmental legislation
In comparison with many other parts of the world, the UK has a commendable record of protecting the environment from
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Business leaders call for action on resource management
The Government must use Brexit to make the UK a world leader in resource efficiency, according to a new report
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Recycled plastic could supply nearly three quarters of UK demand, says report
The report, by the Green Alliance for the business group the Circular Economy Task Force, argues that the government’s focus
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‘Latte levy’ could cost 11,000 jobs, paper cup industry says
The Paper Cup Alliance (PCA), an industry group representing the UK’s eight main paper cup manufacturers and suppliers, claims 25p
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South-east dominates recycling league of shame
Analysis by solar lighting retailer The Solar Centre, has revealed how UK districts rank for household waste recycling, with nine
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Pupils power up battery recycling campaign
A nationwide recycling campaign is on track to collect 278 tonnes of used batteries, according to its organisers. The Duracell
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Wales to become world’s first ‘Refill Nation’
The Welsh environment minister will today announce plans to boost recycling and make Wales a ‘Refill Nation’. Hannah Blythyn is
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Bestival announce plastic water bottle ban
Promoters for the Bestival and Camp Bestival music festivals have announced that all of their bars will now stock CanO Water
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In Practice: how collaboration can foster innovation
Alan Gunner, Business Development Director, Adjuno, explains the value of retailer collaboration throughout the supply chain to improve sustainability standards
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Waitrose to outlaw disposable coffee cups by Autumn
The supermarket will initially stop the sale of disposable cups in 9 stores from April 30, with a nationwide rollout
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Unilever push forward with plastic recycling technology
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced a partnership with start-up company Ioniqa which it hopes could deliver recycling of PET waste
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Edinburgh Zoo goes green for plastic waste campaign
Edinburgh Zoo is backing the ‘Have You Got the Bottle?’ campaign which aims to raise awareness of the issues surrounding plastic
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Plastic recycling specialists raise £3.7m through crowdfunding
Recycling Technologies, a specialist in the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste, has successfully raised £3.7m in just over two weeks
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Britons are getting recycling wrong
According to a new survey from the British Science Association, Britons are regularly misunderstanding what can and cannot be recycled,
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