What’s the Next Plastic Packaging Ban?
Have you missed polystyrene cups, plastic cutlery and plastic cotton bud sticks? These items are among several problem packaging items that have been banned in the UK. Yet, with more sustainable replacements available, most consumers haven’t been affected by the change. Yet, more items have been identified for removal by the end of this year. […]
Thoughts on the EPR Scheme
The Extended Producer Responsibility scheme was first announced by DEFRA in 2018 and was originally due to come into force in 2023. The first EPR fees, based on data supplied by companies, were due to be paid this month. However, this has been delayed until October 2025. Is this a good thing? How Is EPR […]
