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Are businesses ready for the plastic packaging tax?

Envirotec Magazine

With less than a year to go until the Plastic Packaging Tax is introduced in the UK, a study by Veolia appears to show that 83% of businesses asked were NOT aware of the tax. The Plastic Packaging Tax is Government policy aiming to directly increase plastic recycling in the UK and cut carbon emissions.

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Beyond the bale: Viridor unveils plan to eliminate waste plastic exports

Envirotec Magazine

The firm says it has backed this up with investment in recycling and reprocessing capacity in its Avonmouth plant, scheduled to open in early 2022, and says this alone will reduce its export of waste plastics by 90%. billion of investment, would alone create nearly 700 construction and operations jobs. ? An estimated c.1.3[i]

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Long-awaited reforms clarify waste collection in England

Envirotec Magazine

By ending the ambiguity around what can and can’t be recycled across the country, the initiative does seem like a huge advance. Valpak’s Steve Gough said it also means packaging brands and retailers will be better able to communicate with consumers on recycling, via labelling and direct messaging. “It

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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Reward eco-friendly commuting.

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Flat-lining: Policy review highlights England's mixed progress on waste reduction

Business Green

The assessment, published last week, reveals that the volume of waste produced in England remained largely the same in the five years since the government introduced its 2013 Waste Prevention Programme policy, with overall waste in England at the close of 2017 "at similar levels" to those five years earlier.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. Increased Sales.

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Circular argument?

Envirotec Magazine

Separated recyclable materials at a facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The study said the introduction of mandatory MWS would also help to ensure that plastic and paper packaging recycling targets for 2030 will be consistently met, and contribute between 2.9

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