More and more people are planning their lives around being sustainable, but it seems like this trend is continuing even into the afterlife. In the last year the textile manufacturer Hainsworth has seen its sales of woollen coffins shoot up by 700 per cent.
The coffins are made of British wool and lined with organic cotton – you can even get an embroidered woollen nameplate. Although you might not imagine wool to be the sturdiest of materials, the manufacturers insist that the coffins can accommodate a resident weighing up to 60 stone.
This biodegradable coffin may have some environmental benefits over wood, but the word in the Resource office is that for a truly sustainable burial you’re best off sleeping with the fishes, rather than in a woolly sheep’s coat...
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.