In an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated, the European Parliament has voted to ban items made of single-use plastic. What does this mean for the UK?
Published 28.05.2019
On 1 January 2021 changes came into effect that affect recovery and recycling targets for packing and packaging waste for retailers and manufacturers in England. What’s changed, and what do
you need to know?
Published 25.02.2021
Western Wines has been fined over £200,000 for failing to purchase the appropriate number of packaging waste recovery notes (PRNs). What are these and why did the company need to buy them?
Published 25.10.2010
Many businesses have committed to reduce their packaging and make it more recyclable. But do you need to set a target for reusable packaging, and if so how do you go about it?
Published 24.08.2021
Your directors want you to go plastic free. They think this makes sense given the current negative image surrounding the material and they’re worried by new regulations that seem to be anti-plastic.
What can you do?
Published 26.06.2019
Tesco has announced it is to stop selling 5p carrier bags, and will now offer only “bags for life” for 10p. Is this the policy you should also adopt going forward and, if so, what are the
environmental benefits?
Published 05.10.2017
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
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
The findings of a survey suggest that the public want businesses to use biodegradable bags. But are they better than plastic or compostable ones and should you consider supplying them?
Published 27.10.2015