Bristol college student Chloe Wright made headlines with her use of headlines this summer, creating a dress made completely from old copies of the Daily Mail for her A-level textiles exam. Inspired by a recent Dior collection, Wright decided to use black and white newsprint to fulfil the exam’s assignment of producing a garment from recycled material. Her innovation and design earned her an ‘A’ and maybe a spot at university, eventually. The real hidden headline in this story, however, is that for possibly the first time ever, the Daily Mail has played a leading role in promoting effective and innovative recycling...
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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.