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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.
King of wastewater treatment? Budweiser opens new facility at Samlesbury brewery
May 6, 2026
Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland opens wastewater treatment facility at its Samlesbury brewery, as sustainability strategy ramps up.
‘Powering productivity’: B&Q to deploy ultra-rapid EV chargers at 26 stores
May 5, 2026
Ultra rapid EV chargers will arrive at 26 B&Q stores over the next year, thanks to a partnership between the retailer and RAW Charging.
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.
B Corp-certified: Equip Outdoor Technologies reinforces commitment to responsible growth
May 1, 2026
Equip Outdoor Technologies – the owner of outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine – announces it is now B Corp-certified.
‘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.
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Recycled green tea: Suntory develops ‘Teamoss’ as peat moss alternative
April 8, 2026
Suntory Holdings plans to bring ‘Teamoss’ to market as a more sustainable gardening alternative to peat moss.
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.
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.
Biomethane-powered trucks: M&S extends lower carbon logistics fleet
April 30, 2026
Marks & Spencer announces plans to use more biomethane-powered trucks as part of a commitment to reduce transport emissions.
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.
‘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.
Five-year plan: Mars and ofi deepen cocoa partnership via regenerative farming tie-up
April 20, 2026
New ‘climate-smart’ regenerative farming collaboration between Mars and ofi expected to support nearly 1,000 farmers.
‘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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