All Recycling articles – Page 2
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Features and analysisFood waste reduction fast becoming a key priority for shoppers
New data shows shoppers are now more concerned with reducing food waste than other perhaps more well-known environmental initiatives
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Features and analysisNew research shows recycling still a big motivator for shoppers’ purchases
Amcor has just released a report that shows recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions
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Features and analysisResponsible Retailer of the Year: Costcutter Epsom
Being a responsible retailer is at the heart of everything that happens at Costcutter Epsom
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Features and analysisWaste myths debunked - and how to avoid fines from next month’s new recycling laws
From 31 March, businesses must have separate bins and collections for food waste, cardboard and paper
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Features and analysisOpen letter from campaigners urges government to act on plastic in chewing gum
The letter follows the Chew Plants Not Plastic campaign from charity City to Sea and Nuud gum
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Features and analysisACS offers retailers advice on upcoming new recycling rules
The ACS is preparing convenience stores for the regulation change coming into force on 31 March
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Features and analysisBira raises concerns over the practical implications of DRS on smaller retailers
The association highlighted space as a key challenge of DRS
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Advice GuideThe deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do
Initial details about how the DRS will work - in England and Northern Ireland - have been issued
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Features and analysisMo Razzaq raises local charity funds through ‘Purchase, Refresh, Return, Reward’ trial
The trial aims to raise awareness of the Deposit Return Scheme set to roll out across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland in October 2027
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Features and analysisDRS takes step forward with legislation implementation
England and Northern Ireland see the legislation for the scheme launched today (27 January), ahead of its introduction in October 2027
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Features and analysisDRS gets a step closer after Commons vote as Conservatives back out
The deposit return scheme for most of the UK drew a step closer last night, despite new objections
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Features and analysisOnly 1% of businesses are aware of upcoming recycling law changes
With under 70 days left until the new laws come in, it’s feared many companies aren’t aware of the changes
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Features and analysisClarity on disposable vape ban provided by Defra
Defra has released further details on its implementation of the upcoming disposable vapes ban
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Features and analysisCo-op’s first new store of 2025 opens in Salford
Co-op has launched its first new store of 2025 in Salford Quays, as it embarks on accelerating convenience growth
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Features and analysisCentral Co-op upgrades four of its convenience stores
Four Central Co-op stores have been overhauled for 2025
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysisBiffa reacts to Defra decision to scrap paper cup takeback scheme
Waste management company responds to the organisation’s decision
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Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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BlogLooking for the positives in 2025
ACS chief executive James Lowman looks to the next 12 months and discusses what opportunities there are amongst the challenges