All Plastic & Sustainability articles
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NewsOurCoop shares carbon-cutting expertise during Co-op Fortnight
To mark Co-op Fortnight, OurCoop has been hosting a best-practice and inspiration session on carbon emissions
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Promotional FeatureHow convenience stores can prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme
With 15 months until the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launches, convenience retailers face unique challenges around space and equipment. Industry experts share practical guidance on navigating DRS implementation while building customer loyalty.
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Promotional FeaturePreparing for DRS: How to get the big decisions right
How convenience stores can get the big decisions right and profit from the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsWaste firm launches petition to ban disposable barbecues completely
The businesswaste.co.uk website has this week reiterated calls for an outright ban of disposable barbecues
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NewsACS launches ‘comprehensive DRS resources hub’ for retailers
The ACS has launched a new hub for retailers to help with the upcoming DRS
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Product NewsKepak tackles food waste with new longer life sandwich range
Kepak has announced it is helping retailers slash food to go waste costs with its East St Deli range
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NewsCould a DRS for used vapes really work?
A vape DRS could reduce precious metal waste and prevent dangerous fires
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Features and analysisGo Local opens its first store in Cardiff as its UK expansion grows
Go Local’s first store in Cardiff opens as the group’s UK store expansion programme gathers pace
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NewsExchange For Change reveals expanded DRS exemptions and £60m grant funding
Exchange For Change has confirmed more details surrounding the support available for independent retailers ahead of the deposit return scheme’s October 2027 launch, including enhanced exemption criteria and £60m in grant funding
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Features and analysisScottish Go Local store installs TrovrQUBE ahead of DRS
Trovr has installed its first TrovrQUBE in Scotland at a Go Local store in Glasgow, expanding its presence across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland ahead of the 2027 Deposit Return Scheme introduction
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NewsDRS return fees confirmed ahead of October 2027 launch
Exchange For Change has announced the return handling fees that will be paid to operators when the Deposit Return Scheme launches in October 2027
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Product NewsTom Parker Creamery partners with First Milk to champion regenerative British dairy
Tom Parker Creamery has announced a new partnership with the First Milk co-operative
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NewsExchange for Change confirms 20p deposit for DRS
Deposit return scheme management organisation Exchange for Change has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will be applied on all in-scope containers when the scheme launches in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland in October 2027
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NewsDRS grant scheme proposed for smaller stores installing RVMs
Exchange for Change has announced proposals for a £6,000 grant scheme to help small, independent retailers with the upfront costs of installing reverse vending machines for the deposit return scheme
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NewsOver 6.3 million vapes and pods thrown away every week despite single-use vape ban
More than 6.3 million vapes and pods are thrown away each week in the UK, according to new research from Material Focus
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News3.5m Brits throw away hot cross buns at Easter
Too Good To Good has highlighted a shocking amount of Easter treats waste each year
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NewsDRS regulations passed by Welsh Senedd
The Welsh Senedd has passed regulations for a deposit return scheme expected to launch in October 2027, despite concerns over the inclusion of glass and space requirements for reverse vending machines in stores
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NewsKing Charles visits Greencore to see food waste innovation in action
His Majesty The King toured supplier Greencore’s Warrington food manufacturing site earlier this week
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NewsOurCoop and SmartestEnergy partner to enable 100% renewable supply for 400 sites
SmartestEnergy has partnered with OurCoop to deliver renewable electricity to retail stores and more
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NewsGander to be approved supplier for Morrisons Daily
Food waste reduction platform Gander has been approved as a supplier for Morrisons Daily