As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, pressing environmental concerns and sustainable practices are increasingly at the heart of industry conversations.

Glastonbury Festival has asked attendees not to bring disposable vapes onto the site in Somerset as they ‘pollute the environment and can be hazardous at waste centres’

Resource unpacks the timeline of events that led to the delay of the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS)

Scotland has delayed the start of its deposit return scheme (DRS) until October 2025 to start in line with the schemes in the rest of the UK

Scotland’s Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity made the announcement to MSPs after Westminster ruled glass out of its deposit return scheme (DRS)

First Minister Humza Yousaf unhappy that decision granted for temporary exclusion from Internal Market Act will cover only plastic and metal containers

Resource looks at the impact of vapes and e-cigarettes on the environment and the challenges facing the industry in terms of legislation, behaviour change and vape recycling schemes

Decision follows consultation feedback from stakeholders operating non-domestic premises

Statements have been made by the BMRA, Ecoveritas and more

Alupro explains how the aluminium industry might overcome new challenges presented by EPR and DRS