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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the hurdles for the industry’s reusable packaging pledge?
After missed targets and failed pledges, a scaled-up reuse model remains a vision. Can a new retailer promise make a difference?
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NewsWelsh deposit return scheme ‘compromise’ set to be rejected by industry
The Welsh government has suggested a solution whereby single-use glass is included “from day one” in the Welsh scheme, but does not require deposits or changes to labelling
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Comment & OpinionWhere do big suppliers stand in revitalised war on plastic?
The Plastics Pact has been revitalised by the united actions of supermarkets. But there’s a massive elephant in the room: where are the big suppliers?
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NewsPärla picks up £200k ad spend prize from Sky sustainability competition
The oral care challenger has been named as one of three winners in the disruptors category
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Comment & OpinionMicroplastics in food will be the next UPF
Microplastics have been found in every part of the planet and, increasingly, in every part of our bodies, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep
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NewsDeposit return scheme to carry £300m ‘tax hit’ on prices
Soft drinks bosses claim the success of the scheme is being ‘jeopardised’ by the prospect of VAT charges being made on unredeemed deposits on the return scheme
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NewsPlastic: supermarkets agree to work together in ‘bold’ new reuse model
The Grocer revealed in November that supermarkets were gearing up to launch a second major push on reuse and refill technology
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NewsDefra gives producers some respite from EPR red tape chaos
Defra has brought out new guidance for companies, including concessions on its recyclability assessment methodology
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Comment & OpinionEPR packaging fees are a slap in the face to manufacturing
EPR is meant to drive better recyclability and environmental outcomes, Instead, it looks likely to promote more plastic and cheaper imports, says Talia Goldman, ESG director at Colpac and co-chair & co-founder of the Alliance for Fibre-Based Packaging
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Comment & OpinionWill Welsh compromises work or is the DRS 2027 deadline ‘pure fantasy’?
Wales’ spirit of compromise is to be applauded, but it continues to insist glass remains a key part of its deposit scheme
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NewsDeposit return scheme: Wales compromise ‘complex and costly’ warn drinks bosses
On Friday The Grocer revealed Wales had agreed to accelerate its plans for a DRS, keeping hopes alive of a UK-wide 2027 rollout
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NewsUK-wide deposit return scheme to go ahead after Wales backs down
The Welsh government has agreed to accelerate its plans for a deposit return scheme, keeping hopes alive of a UK-wide 2027 rollout
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NewsEPR: £2bn packaging recycling scheme fees revealed by government
The government has published the final recycling packaging fees for its controversial extended producer responsibility scheme
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NewsLactalis announces Président plastic packaging reduction
The edge height and thickness of the new will be reduced by 4mm
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NewsFDF to face opposition bid in efforts to run new EPR packaging tax system
A bid drawn up by the FDF has won the backing of powerful bodies including the BRC and Incpen, but it is unlikely to be the only one
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Comment & OpinionConsumed: Saabira Chaudhuri underlines true cost of plastic
Consumed takes the waste-related stats we’ve all heard before and somehow makes them more shocking
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NewsChancellor faces new industry call for delay to ‘packaging tax’
The BRC warned EPR meant shoppers would be hit with another surge in inflation
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NewsFormer Fairtrade boss to take helm at Wrap
She first joined Wrap in October 2021 as its director for behaviour change & business programmes
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NewsDeposit return scheme bosses launch salvage talks with Welsh government
Last week’s appointment of the UK DMO is said to have provided a fresh impetus for talks
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NewsSupermarket bosses claim packaging tax rescue measures ‘fall well short’
A day after ministers published a host of changes to the scheme, retail bosses have accused Defra of failing to come up with a proper plan to tackle concerns