Posts Tagged ‘George Kiernan’

A new inquiry into a possible UK deposit return scheme for drinks containers has been launched by the Environmental Audit Committee.

British banks have been facing growing pressure from climate activist groups to step up their commitment to fighting climate change. Many major banks are beginning to launch climate change products, as well as…

Businesses should not think their customers no longer care about the sustainability of their practices because of the pandemic.

2020 has been without question an incredibly challenging year for all of us; with this in mind, we at Let’s Recycle It LTD would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and their loyalty. This has probably been the toughest year for recycling in as long as any of us can remember. The obstacles…

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…