All Recycling articles
-
Features and analysis
Leicester named UK city with worst food waste management
New data shows that Leicester stands as Britain’s worst city for food waste awareness
-
Features and analysis
Independent 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
-
Features and analysis
Trade 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
-
Features and analysis
UK 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
-
Features and analysis
Food 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
-
Features and analysis
New 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
-
Features and analysis
Responsible Retailer of the Year: Costcutter Epsom
Being a responsible retailer is at the heart of everything that happens at Costcutter Epsom
-
Features and analysis
Waste 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
-
Features and analysis
Open 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
-
Features and analysis
ACS offers retailers advice on upcoming new recycling rules
The ACS is preparing convenience stores for the regulation change coming into force on 31 March
-
Features and analysis
Bira raises concerns over the practical implications of DRS on smaller retailers
The association highlighted space as a key challenge of DRS
-
Advice Guide
The 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
-
Features and analysis
Mo 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
-
Features and analysis
DRS 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
-
Features and analysis
DRS 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
-
Features and analysis
Only 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
-
Features and analysis
Clarity on disposable vape ban provided by Defra
Defra has released further details on its implementation of the upcoming disposable vapes ban
-
Features and analysis
Co-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
-
Features and analysis
Central Co-op upgrades four of its convenience stores
Four Central Co-op stores have been overhauled for 2025
-
Features and analysis
Vape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector