Recycling

A new nationwide initiative aimed at cutting waste and boosting resource efficiency across the UK economy has officially been launched. The programme,…
Exchange for Change Logo
Image Credit: UK DMO Exchange for Change has released the finalised branding rules for the UK’s upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), giving…
Packaging Innovations
Wastepack will be exhibiting at Packaging Innovations 2026, the UK’s leading event for forward thinking brands, manufacturers, and sustainability professionals. With the…
The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be rolled out under the new public-facing name Exchange for Change, according to an announcement…
PackUK has alerted packaging producers to a rise in fake invoices being circulated by email. Legitimate Notices of Liability (NoLs) were issued…
parliament
The UK Government has formally submitted draft amendments to the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regulations for Parliamentary approval. These revisions introduce…
FlexCollect Plastics
The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) unveiled its FlexCollect report at the UK Parliament this week (1 September 2025), with encouraging results for…
portugal
Portugal is set to become the first country in southern continental Europe to implement a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage…
meeting room
As of today (31 March 2025), the Simpler Recycling regulations have come into effect in England, requiring workplaces with ten or more…
wales
The Welsh Government has announced its withdrawal from the UK-wide process to develop a unified Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), opting instead to…