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Comment: How to engage front-line staff with circularity initiatives
August 7, 2026
In the second of a 2-part series on making circularity initiatives successful, Halo By Design’s Tam Hussey chats to Decathlon’s Nick Connell.
Next stage: Aldi, Arla, Polytag tracking milk bottle packaging through recycling process
August 4, 2026
Aldi, Arla, and Polytag are working together on an eight-week trial, tracking milk bottle packaging through the recycling process.
‘Simplifying access to pre-loved’: Ikea Preowned marketplace coming to UK
August 20, 2026
Ikea is bringing its second-hand marketplace, Ikea Preowned, to the UK after recent launches elsewhere Europe.
‘For the moment you need it’: Oxfam pilots online clothing rental scheme
August 10, 2026
Charity Oxfam pilots online clothing rental pilot scheme ahead of its annual Second-Hand September campaign.
Scottish Wholesale Association study: Wholesalers should be confident embarking on transition to eHGVs
August 18, 2026
New case study shows route to eHGVs in Scottish wholesale industry, although challenges remain for transition from diesel reliance.
Seeds of Change interview: Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall on the plug-in solar revolution
July 29, 2026
Plug-in solar panels will be available in UK retailers from 27 August – Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall talks us through the dawning of a new energy product revolution.
London Packaging Week: Sustainability showcased in Innovation Awards shortlist
August 19, 2026
New sustainability ideas are showcased in London Packaging Week 2026 Innovation Awards, which will be announced on 17 September.
‘Essential steer’: Who are the retail names chairing Wrap’s Packaging Pact?
August 18, 2026
Tesco and Marks & Spencer packaging bosses among those chairing NGO Wrap’s Packaging Pact industry expert groups.
‘Natural extension’: Greenly launches DPP proposition
August 21, 2026
Greenly extends proposition to cover digital product passport and support manufacturers preparing for imminent legislation.
New recruit: Worldly appoints Léyoh Goodall as SVP of growth
August 14, 2026
Sustainability and supply chain intelligence platform Worldly appoints Léyoh Goodall as senior vice president of growth.
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Comment: Store staff the difference between sink or swim with circularity initiatives
July 31, 2026
In the first of a two-part series on making circularity initiatives successful, Halo By Design’s Tam Hussey discusses the importance of in-store staff.
‘Defining moment’: Project Re:claim textile recycling facility achieves GRS certification
July 24, 2026
Plan B Circular and Salvation Army textile recycling facility in Kettering achieves Global Recycled Standard certification.
‘Simplifying access to pre-loved’: Ikea Preowned marketplace coming to UK
August 20, 2026
Ikea is bringing its second-hand marketplace, Ikea Preowned, to the UK after recent launches elsewhere Europe.
‘For the moment you need it’: Oxfam pilots online clothing rental scheme
August 10, 2026
Charity Oxfam pilots online clothing rental pilot scheme ahead of its annual Second-Hand September campaign.
‘Towards energy self-sufficiency’: Intersport installs solar panels at Germany HQ
July 23, 2026
Intersport HQ in Germany installs photovoltaic solar system as part of its future-looking strategy and move towards energy self-sufficiency.
Mobile net zero: Faster access to ‘clean’ energy needed to accelerate mobile operator progress
July 15, 2026
Mobile operators cut operational emissions by 13% since 2019 despite connections rising by 10% – but faster access to clean energy required.
EPR compliance: Temu announces Clarity Environmental partnership
August 11, 2026
China-based online marketplace Temu appoints Clarity Environmental to support UK packaging and WEEE compliance work.
Paper packaging sourcing: L’Oréal makes move with Canopy
August 6, 2026
L’Oréal joins Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative, adding its voice to the movement towards more sustainable paper packaging.
Good Food Bill: Tesco, Booths, Aldi add names to list and sign letter to PM
August 5, 2026
Retailers Tesco, Booths, and Aldi sign Good Food Bill, and are among 100-plus organisations urging the prime minister to introduce it.
‘Transition to more sustainable fibres’: The White Company partners with Canopy
August 3, 2026
UK retailer The White Company is working with Canopy to source more sustainable fibres for its products and packaging.
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