Recycling
Government releases estimated fees for Extended Producer Responsibility
The government has released its ‘illustrative base fees’ for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for the first time, with aluminium, fibre-based composite and plastic packaging topping the list for...
Hexis launches Europe-wide recycling scheme
French film manufacturer Hexis has launched its European recycling scheme at Fespa 2024, six months after first trialling the programme in France.
Foiled label recycling first for Business Waste
Recycling and waste management firm BusinessWaste.co.uk has made a breakthrough in the recycling of polymer and metal foiled label waste.
Biffa fined £350,000 for illegal waste exports
Waste management giant Biffa has been fined £350,000 for trying to send household rubbish to China which it labelled as waste paper fit for recycling.
James Cropper and Hallmark convert coffee cups to cards
James Cropper has partnered with Hallmark on a card collection made from upcycled coffee cups.
Pack sector urges new Defra boss to reform recycling labels
The new environment secretary should look to rework the waste handling infrastructure before changing up ‘confusing’ recycling labels, according to packaging experts.
Biffa convicted for breaching waste export law
Waste management giant Biffa has been convicted of breaking the law on overseas exports after sending collected household waste to China which it claimed to be waste paper.
Soyang Europe ramps up PVC recycling initiative
Soyang Europe has ramped up its new print waste recycling partnership with waste management specialist Blue Castle Group that it said it has initiated to pioneer the use of PVC banner material as an...
Lessebo launches premium recycled stock
Lessebo Paper has launched its first recycled paper to answer customer demand.
DS Smith study says UK recycling “at tipping point”
Packaging giant DS Smith has released new research that says the UK will fall short of its 2035 recycling targets by more than a decade.
DCB gets community recycling Christmas cards
DCB Group has launched a recycling initiative to reduce Christmas card waste in its local area while capping off its 10th year in business.
New Hatch products can grow into a mini garden
A new range of products that can be buried after use and will then sprout flowers has been launched by a sustainability focused printer.