Fifty companies, representing over 85 per cent of grocery retail by turnover, have now signed up to the on-pack recycling label launched last summer by the British Retail Consortium. Collectively, participants have put the label on 50,000 product lines. The aim of the label is to provide customers with standardised information in lieu of the potentially confusing range of symbols used previously. Under the system, packaging is labelled as either ‘widely recycled’, ‘check local recycling’ or ‘not currently recycled’.
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.