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 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
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
If you’ve been using the same packaging materials for many years, not only might you be failing to comply with your legal duties, but you could be missing out on potential cost savings. What should
you be looking at?
Published 17.06.2010
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
As plastics continue to attract negative attention, greener alternatives are coming to the fore, including “bioplastics”. What are they and do they warrant a further look?
Published 27.09.2018
Is it the end of the road for plastic carrier bags? It appears so - already all of the shopkeepers in a town in Devon have banned them, and many supermarkets are encouraging us to use alternatives.
What’s going on?
Published 01.11.2007
We’ve already said that many are seeking alternatives to disposable plastic carrier bags due to environmental reasons. However, the bag manufacturers are fighting back, saying that they’re not that
bad. Who should you believe?
Published 01.02.2008
Some aspects of the coronavirus pandemic have been good for the environment. But lockdown has produced challenges for those looking to reduce their consumption of single-use plastic. What’s happening
in the fight against plastic pollution?
Published 24.08.2020