Frustration over delays and a lack of clarity means Defra has a lot of work to do to regain trust among stakeholders. What needs to be done to get things back on track?

It appears unlikely that the Scottish Government will reach its target of 70 per cent of waste recycled by the year 2025

Ukrainian startup Releaf has been celebrated as the first producer worldwide of paper from fallen leaves, winning the ‘Alternative Materials’ award during London Packaging Week

Toy-making firm Lego had originally planned to produce all of its bricks using recycled PET by the end of the decade

The refillable packaging competition, part of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge, focuses on solutions for liquid food and beverages

The appointment follows the resignation of its founder Jane Bevis who spent fifteen years with the company

Under the recent delay, companies will not be prosecuted provided they submit all required data by 31 May 2024

Although packaging producers unlikely to face legal enforcement before June 2024, Defra still expects them to collect and report data

The UNEP Treaty aims to eliminate plastic pollution worldwide by 2040

Zero Waste Europe, Reloop, and TOMRA have found that reusable takeaway packaging options are better than single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented