CIWM joins in call on new PM to commit to 2050 net zero target

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has signed a joint letter with 14 other professional bodies urging the Conservative MPs vying to become the next prime minister to re-commit to net zero targets. The co-signed letter from the Professional Bodies Climate Action Charter – represented 13 million members covering sectors including waste, construction and […]

MPs call for kerbside collections of soft plastics

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Plastic film will be collected from “every home and business in the UK” by 2027 under EPR Luke Hall issued his plea during a debate in House of Commons this week (27 June), where he described lightweight soft plastics such as crisp packets, bread bags and chocolate wrappers as “one of the most common forms […]

Environment Agency calls on the sports industry to support Plastic Free July campaign

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The environment agency (EA) has invited the sports sector to mark Plastic Free July with a ‘kick plastic out of sport’ social media campaign. Campaign toolkits have been sent to over 100 organisations inviting them to raise awareness of environmentally-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic items. The toolkit has been created by the EA’s plastics and […]

Evian launches new recycling reward scheme at Wimbledon

Evian’s ‘Return4Reward’ is a new digital reward scheme launched in partnership with the digital green-tech company, Reward4Waste, which aims to encourage recycling behaviour and support recycling rates at Wimbledon 2022.

The Waste Hierarchy Explained!

Have you heard of the words “waste hierarchy” mentioned in relation to waste and recycling? The waste hierarchy is a system that ranks different types of waste from most to least environmentally friendly. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you understand it a bit better. What is the Waste Hierarchy? The Waste Hierarchy […]

Almost 9 in 10 UK adults don’t know what the circular economy is

A new survey of over 2,000 people suggests 87% of UK adults are unaware of what the circular economy is. Commissioned by YoungPlanet, the sustainability platform says this shows a “lack of understanding around one of the most important consumer behaviours that can help reduce carbon emissions”. It says experts predict that circular economy strategies […]

Greenzone staff have fun for charity ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

Bunting, Afternoon Teas and a “Royal” Visit ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend.  In the run up to the bank holiday weekend, Greenzone staff have been getting ready for the Platinum Jubilee. Our offices were decorated with Union Jack bunting and flags and stocks of Jubilee-related head-gear arrived daily!  The Eatzone team pulled out all […]

Councils to trial flexible plastic collections

Up to nine councils are to trial household collection of flexible plastic packaging, under a scheme called FlexCollect, launched last week The trial comes ahead of the expected requirement for local authorities to collect films under the consistent collections regime from 2027. Paid for by the £2.9m Flexible Plastic Fund set up by the EcoSurety […]

Lidl launches new “smart” laundry detergent refill station

Lidl is introducing a new “smart” laundry detergent refill station with the aim of reducing plastic and reducing costs for consumers. In partnership with Algramo, Lidl has launched a refill station at its Kingswinford store as part of a 6-month trial to measure the performance of laundry detergent refill stations. Lidl says using the refill […]

Research finds packaging sustainability influences Gen Z shopping choices

Packaging sustainability influences the online shopping habits of more than half of Gen Zs, according to new research from packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo. Research of 1,036 Gen Z consumers found that 56% are less inclined to buy from a retailer again or would look for a different retailer in the future if delivery packaging […]