All for show? Why we need better leadership on recycling

clock • 4 min read
Tim Rotheray
Image:

Tim Rotheray

It is time for businesses and government to be honest with consumers about the environmental impact of packaging, writes Viridor’s Tim Rotheray

While the UK government's food strategy for England, published this week, has come in for a lot of criticism, it put a vital spotlight on food waste. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, it is an obvious...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Recycling

'Enforcement Undertaking': Budweiser Budvar importer pays £400,000 over recycling scheme failure

'Enforcement Undertaking': Budweiser Budvar importer pays £400,000 over recycling scheme failure

Beer importer makes payment to Keep Britain Tidy, after Environment Agency finds company failed to register with packaging waste scheme for 18 years

James Murray
clock 15 August 2024 • 4 min read
Ocado becomes 'first major supermarket' to pilot online reusable packaging scheme

Ocado becomes 'first major supermarket' to pilot online reusable packaging scheme

Ocado Retail and UK Refill Coalition launch phased refill scheme for rice, pasta, detergent, and fabric conditioner bought online

Stuart Stone
clock 08 August 2024 • 4 min read
DS Smith launches Recyclability Evaluation Service

DS Smith launches Recyclability Evaluation Service

New service aims to help businesses assess recyclability of packaging and ensure materials and designs are in line with evolving regulatory requirements

BusinessGreen staff
clock 07 August 2024 • 2 min read