‘Next big step’: Single-use plastic ban comes into play in England
Retailers in England can no longer sell single-use plastic cutlery, balloon sticks, or polystyrene containers due to single-use plastic ban.
Retailers in England can no longer sell single-use plastic cutlery, balloon sticks, or polystyrene containers due to single-use plastic ban.
Single-use plastic bags from UK grocers have dramatically reduced in number following the introduction of a small fee in 2015.
Businesses react after packaging EPR fees delay becomes another example of the UK government dragging its feet on eco policy.
As concerns over Extended Producer Responsibility reforms continue, Ecovertias urges government to keep going but increase transparency.
Enterprise Nation, Uber Eats, and Visa launch Grants for Growth, a scheme to support packaging reduction in food service businesses.
Aldi partners with UK-based technology company, Polytag, to improve traceability of its packaging recycling.
Tesco is starting to roll out ready meals in recycled PET plastic packaging thanks to a partnership with manufacturer, Faerch.
Waitrose rolls out soft plastic recycling in 295 stores across the UK, selecting Impact Recycling as waste management partner.
Scotland’s deposit return scheme could start in confused state if small drinks producers are not given a “legal grace period” to prepare.