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Companies fined £164,000 for packaging non-compliance

£190,000 for packaging non-compliance Source: Letsrecycle.com Businesses that failed to complywith laws designed to encourage the recycling of waste packaging paid more than £189,000 to charities to avoid legal action from the Environment Agency between September 2014 and April 2015. Figures published this month by the Agency show that a total of 15 businesses had failed to register with a compliance scheme as required under the Producer Responsibility Obligations...

Coca-Cola displays first PlantBottle made from 100% plant materials |

The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials at the World Expo – Milan. PlantBottle packaging “pushes the boundaries on sustainable innovation by using groundbreaking technology to create a fully recyclable plastic bottle made from renewable plant materials,” said the soft drinks giant. The current version of PlantBottle, which is made from up to 30% plant-based materials, was launched in 2009....

Packaging Recycling Group Scotland rejects plans for a Deposit Return System

Source: Packaging Recycling Group Scotland Packaging Recycling Group Scotland rejects plans for a Deposit Return System 19.06.15  A proposed Deposit Return System under consideration by the Scottish Government fails on nearly every practical level and ignores current consumer behaviour, according to a leading industry consortium. The Packaging Recycling Group Scotland (PRGS) today (18 June 2015) submitted evidence rejecting Scottish Government proposals for a DRS, detailing the lack of consultation...

The Carbon Impacts of the Circular Economy in Scotland Report Launched today

Source: CIoCE Summary Report – FINAL – 15.06.15.pdf The Report Uses Scotland’s Carbon Metric to quantify the potential carbon impacts of a more circular economy in Scotland. The report’s key findings are: 1. Material consumption is responsible for over two thirds of Scotland’s carbon emissions. 2. A more circular Scottish economy could reduce territorial emissions by 11 million tonnes CO2e per year by 2050 compared to BAU, while providing...

Packaging Deposit Return System Proposed for Scotland – Call for Evidence

A call for evidence from industry and other stakeholders on the implications of a national deposit return system in Scotland. This call for evidence has been launched in tandem with the findings of a feasibility study into a deposit return system within Scotland. We are most interested in quantified evidence from reputable independent studies in response to the following questions. 1. Are you aware of additional evidence that is...

Are electric utilities prepared for a low carbon future? | CDP newsline

Source: Are electric utilities prepared for a low carbon future? | CDP newsline As global demand for energy continues to grow, world governments are committed to action on climate change and are expected to agree a landmark deal – if all goes to plan – in Paris later this year. This will be another key moment in the inexorable tightening of regulations to drive a shift towards low-carbon electricity...

World Bank Infographic-decarbonizing-development-Three Steps to Zero Net Emissions

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Rory Stewart MP Replaces Dan Rogerson In Defra Post | CIWM Journal Online

Source: Rory Stewart MP Replaces Dan Rogerson In Defra Post | CIWM Journal Online

Circular economy package to tackle plastic waste

Commissioner Vella wants strong market for secondary raw materials Source: Circular economy package to tackle plastic waste | News | Materials Recycling World

Packaging committee considers PRN transparency – letsrecycle.com

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