All for show? Why we need better leadership on recycling

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Tim Rotheray
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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...

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