All Recycling articles – Page 9
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Features and analysisACS appoints three new directors to board
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced that three new directors have joined its board: Darren Nickels (Henderson Technology), Susan Connolly (trading director, Connolly Spar) and Rob George (McColls). ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are delighted to welcome these new appointments to the ACS ...
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland makes Biffa logisitics partner for Scottish DRS
The not-for-profit scheme administrator has signed an agreement with the leading sustainable waste management company
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Features and analysisMost consumers could adapt to DRS in seven weeks, says study
Research commissioned by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I shows many shoppers are willing to change
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Features and analysisScottish DRS receives £9m funding
The £9m from Scottish National Investment Bank, coupled with a similar-sized investment from Bank of Scotland, will fund the start-up of DRS
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Features and analysisGlass excluded from DRS in England and Northern Ireland
Concerns over safety and the quality of the process have led to glass being removed from the scope of DRS in England and Northern Ireland
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Features and analysisScottish Grocers’ Federation denies DRS judicial action
The SGF has denied reports that it is seeking a judicial review of the Deposit Return Scheme
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Features and analysisReverse Logistics Group selected to implement Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Circularity Scotland Limited, the scheme administrator for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) as the preferred implementation partner
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Features and analysisNew implementation date for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme announced
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to come into effect on 16 August 2023
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Features and analysisDRS delay plea made to Scottish government
The Scottish government has been urged to delay the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme until September 2023
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Features and analysisNicola Sturgeon presents Scottish Programme for Government
The First Minister set out plans to introduce a Retail Strategy and confirmed plans to announce DRS timetable update
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Features and analysisPayPoint and Scottish Grocers Federation join forces
The two organisations have pledged to work together to support Scottish independent retailers.
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PodcastSustainability - Being Green in 2021: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Sustainability is rocketing up consumers’ priority lists, but with so many pathways to sustainability, knowing what to prioritise can be tough.
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Features and analysisACS urges cost-neutral deposit return scheme for retailers
In its submission to the latest DRS consultation, the ACS warned that the scheme shouldn’t be costly for retailers.
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland appointed as Scottish Deposit Return Scheme administrator
Circularity Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator to oversee operation of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme timeline under review
A review into the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by the government due to concerns over Covid-19 pressures.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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NewsNew poll says UK consumers favour “all-in” deposit return scheme
A new consumer poll has shown that British consumers support a deposit return scheme that covers all types of drinks containers, but with a variable level of deposit according to pack size.