In a bid to boost recycling figures and cut litter, the government has announced a deposit return scheme on all drink containers. This includes plastic, metal and glass.
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Category: Industry
Death of the DMR Bin?
As of 1st January 2018, China imposed a worldwide ban on 24 types of plastic and paper waste. This has caused a variety of issues for many waste collectors. Before the ban was introduced, countries would send their waste to China, it would often be of poor quality and not always as described. For example, importers would often claim a load to be plastic bales but hidden inside would be a general waste, or worse. Continue reading “Death of the DMR Bin?”
UK Coffee Cup Solution: Square Mile Challenge
This April will see the launch of the UK’s biggest push to date to tackle the issue of disposable coffee cup recycling. Continue reading “UK Coffee Cup Solution: Square Mile Challenge”