The Systemiq roadmap aims to achieve a high–circularity, low–emissions system for PET plastic packaging and polyester textiles in Europe

The deal will provide a new facility capable of processing 40,000 tonnes of polystyrene waste per year

The world-first full town trial of a digital deposit return scheme includes major UK retailers like Morrisons, Aldi and Co-op

According to Zero Waste Europe, large-scale reusable packaging systems could become competitive with single-use counterparts if the right conditions are met

Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.

Marking World Refill Day (16 June), the launch allows Bristol residents to borrow reusable cups to then be returned for free to any participating shops across the city

Resource unpacks the timeline of events that led to the delay of the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS)

Scotland has delayed the start of its deposit return scheme (DRS) until October 2025 to start in line with the schemes in the rest of the UK

Scotland’s Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity made the announcement to MSPs after Westminster ruled glass out of its deposit return scheme (DRS)

Negotiations ended last Friday (2 June) with more than 165 countries agreeing to publish a first treaty draft by November this year