A typical UK household throws away 60 items of plastic packaging every week; totalling 90 billion items of plastic packaging a year.
Polytag teams up with DDRS Alliance for UK digital deposit return scheme
Polytag has undertaken DDRS trials with the likes of Ocado and The Co-op while DDRS Alliance ran a 16-week DDRS trial in Brecon, Wales.
Billie Eilish to release new album on eco-vinyl
Billie Eilish is releasing her latest album on recycled and eco-vinyl, a move heralded as a “significant step” in the green movement.
Salvation Army cuts carbon emissions by 12% and reuses 250m items annually
The report has been published by the Salvation Army Trading Company Limited (SATCoL), the trading arm of the charity, which has raised over £80m over the past 10 years.
New recycling rules for Welsh businesses and charities come into effect
The Workplace Recycling regulations bring businesses and other organisations in line with household waste requirements across most of Wales.
Henkel launches Climate Connect to cut scope 3 emissions across supply chain
Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite maker Henkel is teaming up with suppliers on the initiative to cut scope 3 emissions across its global supply chain.
eBay boosts second-hand economy by axing pre-owned fashion fees
The shake-up of eBay fees means that it will now be free for individuals to sell second-hand clothing, including brand-new items with tags on them.
Liverpool FC making ‘strides’ to improve environment in latest sustainability report
“The 2022-23 season report showcases the strides that have been made across each of the three key pillars of people, planet and communities,” it said.
Selfridges expands Reselfridges eco concept across all stores
Selfridges is responding to increasing demand for more sustainable shopping by expanding its Reselfridges second-hand and circular concept across all of its stores.
British Crisp Co launches ‘world’s first’ 100% recyclable paper crisp packet
The “world’s first” fully recyclable paper crisp packet from the British Crisp Co is expected to launch in UK in the coming weeks.