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LARAC Announces Finalists for 2026 Celebration Awards
The finalists for the 2026 Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee Celebration Awards (LARAC) have been announced ahead of the organisation's annual...
Millions of Mini-Fans Expected to End Up in Household Waste
An estimated 4.3 million mini-fans are likely to be thrown away in household rubbish bins this year, according to new...
Mandatory Flexible Plastic Collections Postponed Until 2030
The government has confirmed that the introduction of mandatory kerbside collections for plastic films and flexible packaging in England has...
Partner Insight | Sustainability is Becoming a Sales Tool - Is Your Business Ready?
This article was written by Genee Consulting Ltd, a consultancy partner we work with, and is shared as part of...
PackUK Publishes RAM 2027
PackUK has released an updated version of its Recyclability Assessment Methodology, known as RAM 2027, following extensive consultation with industry...
Deposit Return Scheme Proposed to Tackle Vape Waste
A year after the UK banned single-use vapes, the waste and recycling industry is intensifying calls for a nationwide vape...
Exchange for Change Confirms Retailer Support
Exchange for Change has unveiled a package of support measures designed to help retailers prepare for the introduction of the...
Partner Insight | Building a Culture of Sustainability Across Your Business
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Exchange for Change Sets DRS Return Handling Fee
Exchange for Change has announced the return handling fees (RHFs) that retailers will receive for collecting beverage containers under the...
Partner Insight | Andy Thornton: Reducing Waste and Reviving Heritage Through Circular Practices
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HMRC Opens Consultation on Changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax
The UK government has opened a consultation on potential changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), including stricter verification rules...
Partner Insight | Responsible Business Accreditations: Why They Matter
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2026 Awards for Excellence Winners Announced
The winners of the 2026 Awards for Excellence were announced on Wednesday 13 May during a ceremony held in the...
UK Government Lays Digital Waste Tracking in Parliament
New legislation has been laid in Parliament to establish a mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) system across the UK. The...
UK Deposit Return Scheme to Introduce Flat 20p Deposit
Exchange for Change has announced that a fixed 20p deposit will apply to all eligible drinks containers under the UK’s...
Wastepack Group becomes a founding signatory of the UK Packaging Pact
The Wastepack Group is proud to be a founding signatory of the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten‑year collaboration led...
Exchange for Change Publishes Updated DRS Material Guidance
Exchange for Change has issued updated guidance outlining material specifications for the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Russell Davies, CEO...
Deposit Return Scheme Announces Exemptions for Small Retailers
Exchange For Change has introduced details of an exemptions policy relating to reverse vending machines (RVMs) as part of the...
Awards for Excellence 2026 - Wastepack Sponsors Packaging Innovation
The Awards for Excellence 2026 are set to once again shine a spotlight on the organisations and individuals driving progress...
Defra Opens Consultation On Further PRN Reforms
Defra has launched a new consultation on reforms to the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system, outlining proposed measures to strengthen...






