DIY retailer B&Q hit a 99.3% rate of responsible sourcing of wood and paper products in 2023, putting it on track to achieve its target of 100% responsible sourcing of wood and paper this year.
3 out of 4 UK consumers say government must prioritise plastic waste
Three-quarters of UK consumers say government needs to prioritise the battle against plastic pollution and force the industry to reduce packaging.
Colgate-Palmolive warns it could miss packaging reduction target, citing ‘industry-wide challenges’
Colgate-Palmolive has set green targets for 2025, including a target that all its packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable within the time frame.
Virgin Media O2 removes 65 tonnes of single-use plastic
The move forms part of Virgin Media O2’s sustainability strategy and its goal to achieve zero waste operations and products by the end of 2025.
‘Cash for plastic’ deposit return scheme delayed to 2027
The ‘Cash for plastic’ deposit return scheme, for recycling drinks bottles, has been delayed to 2027 – almost a decade after it was initially proposed.
Aldi to use 100% recycled plastic across own-label soft drinks in UK first
Aldi has moved its entire own-label soft drinks category to be packaged in 100% recycled plastic, marking a first for the UK grocery sector.
Plastic wet wipes to be banned in the UK by summer
The new law means it will be illegal to sell wet wipes containing plastic in England, with the law being rolled out to the rest of the UK later this year.
European festivals show ‘significant improvement’ in sustainability efforts
Non-profit AGF scrutinised data on mobility, food, water, energy, waste and carbon emissions from almost 40 EU festivals in 2023.
Deposit return scheme trial shows public ‘open’ to scheme
Organisers of a trial digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) in Wales say the results show it is a “convenient” and “simple” solution.