New guidance has been published which is designed to help small businesses to stay legal, optimise their packaging options and to develop action plans to save money on resources. Who’s offering it
and is it worth a look?
Published 21.08.2013
Tesco has said that it will delist brands that use too much packaging. Will other businesses follow its lead and how do you prepare for the expected supply chain pressure?
Published 19.12.2019
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a new packaging label that provides information on recycling. What’s its legal status, and is it something that you need to display on your goods?
Published 11.12.2009
According to a survey by facilities and waste management specialists Direct 365, almost all of your staff recycle at home, but only half bother while they’re at work. What can you do about this?
Published 23.09.2015
The waste industry has put forward a new way of categorising plastic products in response to the government’s target to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste. What does it recommend and what are the
likely implications?
Published 21.08.2018
Recent research has identified that there are financial and green benefits associated with using recycled, rather than brand new, printer cartridges. So is this a practical option that you should
consider?
Published 29.11.2012
A report published by an environmental law firm suggests that companies face “serious material business risks for their involvement in creating plastic waste”. What could this mean for you?
Published 24.10.2018
The “circular economy” package of environmental legislation and higher waste targets has passed through a first vote in Brussels. What does this include and how might you be affected?
Published 24.08.2015
You’ve heard that using metal packaging products, such as tins and metal containers, is a cheaper and greener option than plastic alternatives. So is there a case for using metals instead of other
products?
Published 16.06.2011
The government has put reducing plastic waste at the top of its priority list. What effect is this likely to have and what steps can you take to avoid adding to the problem?
Published 19.01.2018