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Coca-Cola Enterprises signs agreement with local authority to get to grips with community recycling
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Milton Keynes Council has teamed up with Coca-Cola Enterprises to devise a community project to tackle recycling rates after securing Defra funding. A select group of local … -
Retailers commit to further cuts in food waste supply chain
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The UK’s grocery retailers have signed up to tough new targets for cutting food waste in the supply chain and at home. Under the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment – … -
On-site waste and environmental footprint
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Hi all, I work with a large a textile and apparel manufacturer based in Sri Lanka and we are currently going through a compelte environmental footprint assessment. We are … -
Glass packaging supply chain under the spotlight in new WRAP project
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The UK’s glass packaging supply chain is under investigation as part of a new project being carried out by the government agency WRAP. The scheme, supported by Valpak, the … -
The top five waste management hits of April
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We have a lot of popular entries in waste but let's find out what you made the the top five stories this past April. 1.The biggest food wasters: US vs UK The US and UK have … -
Waste – The Fourth Utility
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Commercial and industrial businesses produce about one quarter of all waste in the UK. This is a drain on the economy which could be improved if companies made products using … -
Can you suggest alternatives to polystyrene food packaging?
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The Mayor of New York recently set out plans to ban the use of polystyrene foam food packagingfrom stores and restaurants in the city. I am also interested in championing a … -
Government's Universal Credit system trial destined to fail without affordable IT
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The success of the Government's Universal Credit scheme hinges on its online claiming process. However, considering that 47% of those in social housing are not online, what … -
Packaging reduction: New paper seeks reviewers
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Manufacturing, NGO and government perspectives are sought for a ground-breaking paper on the future of packaging. Leading manufacturers have reduced their use of packaging by … -
WEEE Recast consultation: Challenges looming for recyclers?
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The WEEE Recast consultation is out. What do you need to know about it? Robert McKechnie gives us the lowdown. OK folks. Here’s the run down on the keys points from last …