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Flat rate: UK deposit return scheme fee set at 20p
April 27, 2026
Exchange for Change confirms flat 20p deposit value for UK deposit return scheme fee, which can be claimed back when recycling.
Food & Drink Expo 2026: Attention turns to supplier sustainability support
April 16, 2026
Retailers and brands at Food & Drink Expo in Birmingham discuss how attention is turning to supplier sustainability support.
Circular economy showcase in waiting: Decathlon opens inside an Ikea
April 28, 2026
There are indications Decathlon opening inside Ikea Croydon at the weekend could lead to a joint push on circularity messaging.
Global resale accelerates: ThredUp says second-hand market to hit $393bn by 2030
April 13, 2026
ThredUp’s 2026 Resale Report finds second-hand market expanding at twice the rate of the wider fashion market.
‘Long-term sustainability’: Believ to install EV chargers across Mitchells & Butlers sites
April 21, 2026
Circa 65 Mitchells & Butlers locations set to deploy Believ EV chargers, with implementation starting this summer.
Solar panel roll-out: Aldi UK renewables project expands
April 15, 2026
Aldi UK announces a further 62 stores across the country will get solar panels as its renewable energy strategy ramps up.
First of many? Tesco is first UK grocer to replace barcodes with QR codes on a full range
April 17, 2026
Tesco rolls out QR codes on packaging for full own-brand sausages range, marking significant step away from traditional barcodes.
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026: Deposit return schemes in focus
February 16, 2026
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 puts sustainability in the spotlight, and hosts conversations on deposit return schemes.
‘Dear Summer’: Blue Marine Foundation benefits from Nobody’s Child-Elizabeth Scarlett collab
April 23, 2026
New Nobody’s Child and Elizabeth Scarlett collaboration involves sizeable Blue Marine Foundation donation.
‘Retailers don’t have to be perfect’: Holland & Barrett publishes first sustainability report
April 22, 2026
Holland & Barrett’s sustainability boss says the retailer publishing a sustainability report is the right move despite not being obligated to do so.
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PaintCare UK: Retailers and brands come together for paint recycling scheme
March 10, 2026
The British Coatings Federation is launching PaintCare UK, a paint recycling scheme supported by B&Q, Dulux and others.
Great British Beauty Clean Up: Speakers’ Corner event kickstarts month-long campaign
March 3, 2026
The British Beauty Council and its Sustainable Beauty Coalition officially launch the second annual Great British Beauty Clean Up.
Circular economy showcase in waiting: Decathlon opens inside an Ikea
April 28, 2026
There are indications Decathlon opening inside Ikea Croydon at the weekend could lead to a joint push on circularity messaging.
Global resale accelerates: ThredUp says second-hand market to hit $393bn by 2030
April 13, 2026
ThredUp’s 2026 Resale Report finds second-hand market expanding at twice the rate of the wider fashion market.
Greggs sustainability strategy: New targets sharpen focus to 2030
April 14, 2026
Greggs sustainability roadmap – progress made across communities, climate and governance, but much more to come.
Loyalty play: Morrisons More customers can now earn points when they charge EVs
March 20, 2026
Morrisons More loyalty members can now earn points when they charge their EVs at Motor Fuel Group forecourts.
‘Functional and cost effective’: Deliveroo introduces new packaging for restaurants
February 9, 2026
Deliveroo has developed new takeaway packaging and made it available to buy for restaurants via its webstore.
Design for Betterment: Holland & Barrett collaborates with RCA students on packaging project
January 23, 2026
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett aligns with Royal College of Art students on Design for Betterment packaging project.
Comment: How decision intelligence is helping grocery retailers cut food waste and protect margins
April 21, 2026
David Waters, chief decision scientist for Retail Insight, reflects on innovative decision intelligence helping grocers reduce food waste.
‘Important step forward’: Gander and Solum in ESL partnership aimed at reducing food waste
April 17, 2026
Electronic shelf label tech company Solum and Gander have partnered to help retailers optimise pricing and reduce food waste.
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