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Food chief John Bason lands major role on UK deposit-return scheme
Food-sector stalwart John Bason is to play a key role in delivering the UK's forthcoming deposit-return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers.
The former finance director...
UK has lagged behind EU on circular economy since Brexit, warns...
EU circular-economy policy has been "more ambitious and progressive" than that produced by the UK since Brexit, according to a report.
The study, by think...
Researchers: scrap steel export ban could cost UK billions
Academics have estimated that a ban on sales of recycled steel to certain parts of the world could cost the UK almost £5bn in...
Architects call for tax incentives for building with secondary materials
Building designers have demanded tax incentives to specify reclaimed materials on projects.
The Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) submitted policy recommendations to the Circular Economy...
Amcor completes upgrade of Derbyshire recycling plant
Packaging giant Amcor has completed "significant upgrades" to a recycling facility in Derbyshire.
The Zurich-headquartered business said investment in the Derbyshire plant had boosted the...
EU could have 1m tonnes less plastic-recycling capacity in 2025 than...
The EU's capacity to recycle plastics will soon have fallen by 1 million tonnes in just two years, the industry has warned.
Trade body Plastics...
Thousands of East Midlands residents to get glass bins from next...
A local authority in the East Midlands is to deliver new glass bins to residents from the start of next week.
Rushcliffe Borough Council said...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 22 August 2025
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Crunchie multipacks to get stickers rather than overwraps to slash plastic
Almost 2 million multipacks of Crunchie chocolate bars are to be held together with stickers rather than overwraps in a move to slash plastic...
Czech producer adds its weight to UK aerosol-can recycling campaign
Alupro has pledged to "accelerate" a campaign to recycle more aerosol containers, after signing up a fresh funding partner.
The aluminium packaging trade body hailed...
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