15 September 2017
Audit committee re-launches disposable packaging inquiry
The Environment Audit Committee has re-launched an inquiry into disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles. The Committee is again chaired by labour MP Mary Creagh, who has challenged the department over a number of years, ...
13 September 2017
Deposit scheme ‘not the same’ as carrier bag levy
Comparing the idea of a deposit refund scheme for drinks bottles and cans to the plastic bag levy is not a good idea, panellists at RWM said yesterday (12 September). ...
11 September 2017
Ecosurety pledges support for MetalMatters
UK packaging compliance scheme and resource efficiency specialist, Ecosurety, has pledged its support to MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s flagship behavioural change programme. As part of its support package, ...
8 August 2017
Kerbside carton collection hits ‘66% coverage’
Trade group the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK has reported that local authorities collecting cartons for recycling from the kerbside has hit 66%. However, ACE UK was unable to give an indication of the...
2 August 2017
Plastic has ‘strong’ showing in Q2 packaging figures
Recycling targets for packaging materials including plastic, paper, glass, wood, aluminium and steel for 2017 look on course to be met, according to latest figures which show progress made during the first six months of the year.
17 July 2017
Coca-Cola backs changes to PRN system
Coca-Cola has thrown its support behind the idea of changes to the PRN system including support for materials to be recycled in the UK rather than overseas. Alongside last week’s announcement on a move towards a 50% recycled...
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11 July 2017
Defra review backs PRN system
A review of the PRN and packaging recycling system in the UK has found in favour of retaining the current scheme. Carried out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and published on 7 July 2017, the review has ...
3 July 2017
Scots find deposit scheme benefits councils
Councils in Scotland could save as much as £6.2 million in residual waste disposal savings if a deposit return scheme was introduced, according to research by Zero Waste Scotland. And, the organisation finds that “in the ...
29 June 2017
DS Smith reports growth across UK and Europe
Paper packaging and recycling business DS Smith has reported growth across its operations, during a year in which it has seen corrugated box volumes increase by 3.2%. The company has published its full year results for 2016/17 up ...
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