All Recycling articles – Page 2
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NewsStudy of Google data around vaping shows health still a major concern
New data from Direct365 shows a 21% surge in people searching for health-related queries about vaping
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NewsPublic blasts supermarkets over stalling action on plastic waste
Research from campaigners Nature 2030 has revealed intense public anger at supermarkets
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Features and analysisLeicester named UK city with worst food waste management
New data shows that Leicester stands as Britain’s worst city for food waste awareness
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Features and analysisIndependent retailers welcome delay to Scotland’s ‘latte levy’
Independent retailers have welcomed the news that the Scottish government is putting its ‘latte levy’ plans on hold
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Features and analysisTrade bodies welcome UK DMO as new operator of Deposit Return Scheme
The UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd has been appointed to oversee the new Deposit Return Scheme in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as announced by the UK government today
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Features and analysisUK DMO tasked to deliver DRS by October 2027
The group is governed by a board that represents voices from the drinks and retail sectors across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland
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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