A landscape design company in Beijing has recently designed a 5,000 square metre hotel made completely of old shipping containers. The entire hotel, from the 15 and 30 metre square rooms, to the lobby, restaurant and prayer room are all made up from these repurposed containers. Lavishly decorated and featuring a picturesque skylight, each container is painted with environmentally-friendly, water-based paint, to help the hotel more fully ‘fuse’ with nature, say the designers. And if you think booking a container for a holiday sounds rustic, think again! Every room is not only fitted with water and electricity but also has Wi-Fi and an air conditioner. It all goes to show you shouldn’t judge a crate by its cover.
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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.