It’s safe to say that neon, puff-ball sleeves and cat suits all come under the ‘fashion statement’ umbrella. Adding to this eccentric and eclectic style category, two brothers from San Francisco have designed wooden ties. Yes, wooden. Their company, Wood Thumb, began in January this year and has since snowballed across America’s west coast retail industry. The ties, made from reclaimed wood from old buildings, are said to be ‘the ultimate fashion-forward, upcycling statement to the world’. Held together by an elastic chord running through the tie and around the shirt collar, it’s certainly a lazy man’s answer to looking smart (and, apparently, stylish!). Get yours at woodthumb.com
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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.