Posts Tagged ‘George Kiernan’

Over the last 10 years there has been a pronounced increase in anti-plastic sentiment from activist groups and the general public. All industries that rely on plastic have been feeling the pressure to find alternatives and transition towards more sustainable business models. While there has unquestionably been widespread irresponsible handling and disposal of plastic, it…

Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), is a UK based Charity and Limited Company founded in 2000 to promote sustainable waste management. WRAP provides information, tools and practical advice to governments, businesses and consumers in a non-competitive space where they can share best practice and collaborate to deliver change. This year WRAP introduced their roadmap to…

The UK government is set to introduce a deposit-return scheme (DRS) for all drinks containers that will come into effect from 2023 and will be implemented across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Under this scheme, consumers will be required to pay a charge when purchasing drinks that they can later reclaim when the containers are…

As you venture through the beautiful Welsh countryside, it becomes obvious that the Welsh government must be applauded for taking a stand in doing something to tackle plastic waste. Expected to come into effect in the first half of 2021, Wales is introducing a ban on a long list of single-use plastic items. They have…

The areas of society that have not been affected by Covid-19 are few and far between; industries across the globe have had to assess and adapt to the changing world at lightspeed. The instancy and intensity with which demand for plastic in particular has surged is unprecedented. From medical equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)…

In 2018 the UK government made the decision to introduce a plastic packaging tax that will come into effect in April 2022. There are two million tonnes of plastic packaging used in the UK every year, with most of it being new plastic rather than recycled. Many businesses and producers who use large quantities of…

Having worked in the waste industry for many years, I had been trying to find my place. Trying to find a job I enjoyed and could really sink my teeth into; one that suited my personality and lifestyle. Ten years ago I set up my own event recycling business, and before that had worked for…

Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth, and one of the building blocks of the European Green Deal, has been to adopt the Circular Economy Action Plan. A circular economy is an economic system designed to minimise waste by using sustainable resources that can be cyclically reused, rather than relying on a constant supply of new…