The appointment follows the resignation of its founder Jane Bevis who spent fifteen years with the company

Under the recent delay, companies will not be prosecuted provided they submit all required data by 31 May 2024

Although packaging producers unlikely to face legal enforcement before June 2024, Defra still expects them to collect and report data

The UNEP Treaty aims to eliminate plastic pollution worldwide by 2040

Zero Waste Europe, Reloop, and TOMRA have found that reusable takeaway packaging options are better than single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented

The guidance – published today (31 August) – is for all organisations that may be affected by extended producer responsibility for packaging

A report issued following packaging industry roundtables held by WRAP found that UK Plastics Pact members are unlikely to meet reuse targets by 2025

As the industry continues to transition from plastics to bioplastics, the answer to whether or not tea bags can go in the food waste bin is not so simple

The report unveils potential transparency issues in heavily cited studies favouring single-use options over reusable packaging

The recyclable packaging is anticipated to prevent 1,250 tonnes of plastic waste each year