All Recycling articles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Features and analysis
Central Co-op upgrades four of its convenience stores
Four Central Co-op stores have been overhauled for 2025
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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
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Features and analysis
8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysis
Biffa reacts to Defra decision to scrap paper cup takeback scheme
Waste management company responds to the organisation’s decision
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Features and analysis
£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Blog
Looking for the positives in 2025
ACS chief executive James Lowman looks to the next 12 months and discusses what opportunities there are amongst the challenges
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Features and analysis
Trudy Davies blames glass exclusion for Wales decision to abandon UK-wide DRS
Environmental organisation City of Sea also said the scheme has lost a nation due to ”flip flopping around on whether glass should be included”
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Features and analysis
ACS raises concerns over ‘confusing, costly and disruptive’ DRS in Wales
It follows the news from Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who announced the country is withdrawing from the UK DRS
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Features and analysis
Wales to withdraw from UK-wide DRS scheme
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Wales was “not able to proceed with the joint process at this point”
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Product News
Cadbury sharing bars to have 80% recycled plastic packaging using advanced technology
Mondelēz has announced Cadbury core sharing bars will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging
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Features and analysis
Lincolnshire Co-op opens 99th store with loyal customer cutting ribbon for her 80th birthday
The new store created 13 jobs