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.
Recycling
News and features showing examples of recycling strategy in retail
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.
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.
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.
Editor’s blog: Retail’s circular economy progress requires a bit of ‘give and take’
February 13, 2026
Green Retail World editor on why The Modern Milkman provides a template for others to follow, in the drive towards a more circular economy.
Hidden Treasure Hunt: Currys leads new e-waste reduction initiative for schoolkids
January 28, 2026
Currys is leading a new campaign to encourage schoolchildren to find unwanted consumer electronics in the home and recycle them.
Reselfridges Recycle: Beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme lands in Selfridges
January 27, 2026
Department store group Selfridges launches nationwide beauty and cosmetics recycling scheme, in partnership with MYGroup.
Exchange for Change: UK deposit return scheme operator gets a rebrand
January 27, 2026
The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme operator will now trade as Exchange For Change, as UK DMO is rebranded.