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Exchange for Change reveals intended producer fees for UK DRS
The Exchange for Change organisation delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has announced the intended producer fees for the scheme, due to launch in October 2027.
How Trump, tariffs and trade wars are shaping the packaging landscape
Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have sent shockwaves through industries worldwide, including packaging. What do they look like in 2026? In this edition of the Brief, we dig deeper into current EU-US trade relations, examine the economic implications, and predict where the situation might go next.
Everything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
The European Commission has published an FAQ document for the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, clarifying the rules around environmental claims and greenwashing that will apply from September.
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
BioBTX has begun constructing the first commercial-scale factory for its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology, expected to convert plastic waste into approximately 10,000 tonnes of renewable aromatic oil per year.
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
ResponsibleGlass has launched the first public consultation on its International Standard for Glassmaking draft, from 20th July-18th September 2026. The draft covers all aspects of glass production including legal compliance, transparency and reporting, responsible sourcing and design for sustainability and circularity.
Co-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
Co-op has introduced NaviLens QR code technology across its own-label paper products, providing product information via audio and aiming to make it easier for visually impaired customers to identify products and shop more independently.
Behaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
A pilot programme involving major brands such as KFC, Mars, McDonald’s and Nestlé - aiming to demonstrate how sustained behaviour change activity can improve physical conditions and people’s perceptions of their local area – has reported a 16% reduction in food and drink-related litter.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation collaborates with Mars, Nestlé and more to scale collection and recycling in Brazil
Drawing on findings from a new report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced a project aiming to unlock approximately over €50 million in multi-year investment for collection and recycling systems in Recife, Brazil, in collaboration with the city, Brazil’s federal government, Clean Rivers and businesses including Mars, Nestlé, Pepsi Co and Unilever.
Funding for Wayout’s drinking water infrastructure set to tackle plastic waste
Wayout has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A extension, set to support the deployment of its distributed drinking water infrastructure and tackle single-use plastic waste.
Social Impact
Exchange for Change reveals intended producer fees for UK DRS
2026-09-02T15:45:00+01:00
How Trump, tariffs and trade wars are shaping the packaging landscape
2026-08-27T08:46:00+01:00
Everything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
2026-08-14T07:51:00+01:00
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
2026-08-04T13:14:00+01:00
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard
2026-07-24T13:26:00+01:00
Exchange for Change reveals intended producer fees for UK DRS
How Trump, tariffs and trade wars are shaping the packaging landscape
Everything you need to know about the EU’s upcoming environmental claim law
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
ResponsibleGlass opens public consultation for international glassmaking standard