DRS simplified: How the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme will impact you
by Ramisa Shahjahan at 08:30 in Circular Economy, Environmental under Environmental
What is a Deposit Return Scheme?A Deposit Return Scheme is a recycling initiative designed to encourage people to return used beverage containers by charging a small refundable deposit. In practice, it often looks like this: When purchasing a drink, you (as a consumer) are charged an additional fee on any beverage bottle subject to the scheme. After consu...
PPWR: what it means for packaging waste
by Ramisa Shahjahan at 12:07 in Packaging, Circular Economy, Environmental under Environmental
To tackle the growing issue of packaging waste, the European Union has introduced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This Regulation is a European Union initiative that aims to reduce packaging waste, promote recycling, and ensure the sustainability of packaging materials. It builds upon the existing Packaging and Packaging Waste Directi...
Less Waste, More Savings: Taiwan’s Proposed New Green Design Fee Explained
by Ramisa Shahjahan at 08:10 in Emerging, Packaging, Environmental under Environmental
The rise of packaging waste has become a significant environmental issue in Taiwan, with single use plastics and glass containers contributing heavily to landfills and pollution. In response, the Ministry of Environment has proposed the introduction of a 'Green Design Fee' for producers of plastic and glass packaging. The green fee system is an initiative...
