Circular Economy

Brexit – What next for the Packaging Regulations?

Brexit – What Next for the Packaging Waste Regulations in the UK? Hightlight Text – DEFRA Recently held a Waste Management Industry Brexit ‘No Deal’ and realeased Guidance on how indutsry should best prepare for the event of a no deal with the EU. Click for Q&A from event DEFRA have also confirmed Packaging Waste Compliance Targets for 2020, and that the existing Packaging Compliance System will remain until...

Making Things Last – A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland

Source: Making Things Last – A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland – 00494471.pdf Yesterday the Scottish Government launched their view of the future towards a Circular Economy in Scotland with food waste at the top of the Agenda – setting a 2015 target to reduce food waste by 1/3. Of interest to our clients will be there focus to reform Producer Responsibility into a single framework for all areas....

European Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package

Source: European Commission – PRESS RELEASES – Press release – Closing the loop: Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package to boost competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth Today the Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular Economy Package to stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy which will boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs. Today the European Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular...

Making Things Last: Scottish Govt. Consultation on creating a more circular economy in Scotland

Source: Citizen Space – Making Things Last: Consultation on creating a more circular economy in Scotland Consultation Paper, 2.1 MB (PDF document) This consultation explores the priorities for building a more circular economy – where products and materials are kept in high value use for as long as possible.  It builds on Scotland’s progress in the zero waste and resource efficiency agendas, with a new focus on a much...

Irn-Bru bottle return scheme ends  – AG Barr

Irn-Bru bottle return scheme ends Soft drinks manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced its 110-year-old deposit return scheme for glass bottles, including Irn-Bru, will close after a reduction in customers using the scheme. The firm said its scheme to offer customers a cash exchange saw 90% of its bottles (pictured) returned to retailers in the early 90s, but this has now dropped to 50%. Barr has instructed retailers to continue...

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches “Delivering the circular economy – a toolkit for policymakers” – Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Source: The Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches “Delivering the circular economy – a toolkit for policymakers” – Ellen MacArthur Foundation he Ellen MacArthur Foundation today launches the results of its latest research which provides, for the first time, an actionable toolkit for policymakers who wish to embark on a circular economy transition. The toolkit complements the recently published report Growth Within: A circular economy vision for a competitive Europe by...

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...