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
The Chancellor’s first Budget since 2018 brought plenty of proposals to protect the environment. What significant measures were introduced and how might these affect your business?
Published 27.04.2020
The government has published draft primary legislation on the tax that will be introduced if you use plastic packaging. What does it say and what should you be doing in preparation?
Published 17.12.2020
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
Some businesses are promoting the green credentials of the packaging they use by stating it is home compostable. But what does that mean and is this something that you should be looking at?
Published 22.09.2021
The government has launched four consultations that detail its plans to improve how waste is managed. What do these cover and when can you expect any proposed changes to come into effect?
Published 22.03.2019
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
You are not sure whether the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 apply to your business. How can you find out, and if they do, what steps should you take to comply?
Published 29.08.2014
Many small businesses are beginning to adopt circular business models to boost green credentials, help save costs and set themselves apart from the competition. What does this mean and what are some
companies doing?
Published 18.03.2016
A UK subsidiary of an international computer support company has made a donation to help fund the planting of several thousand trees after it failed to register as a producer of packaging waste.
What’s the story?
Published 23.09.2020