The brightly coloured drink Irn-Bru is one of the last bottles in Britain still to be sold with a deposit, which makes it incredibly unique.  If the bottle is returned to the company, the consumer, or anyone else who returns … Continue reading →

The latest figures reveal that, after a number of years of decline, plastic bag use has increased again. Although it has been avoided before, is it now time to face legislation on plastic bags in the UK? Each year millions … Continue reading →

Food, electronic goods, furniture, plants, cosmetics…everything is packaged, double packaged and even in some cases triple packaged! Associated energy consumption during the production and disposal of packaging can contribute considerably to carbon emissions and increase any carbon footprint. Companies and … Continue reading →

As more individuals and organisations attempt to minimise their carbon footprint, focus is widening to the environmental impact of the services and products they are choosing to utilise. Previously the environmental credibility of a product or service was unknown to … Continue reading →

Packaging is used to protect a product.  It is important not to compromise the safety of the product by improving the environmental credentials of the packaging so drastically that: the contents become unfit for consumption; shelf life is shortened leading … Continue reading →

Biodegradable Packaging Biodegradable packaging is increasingly being used by companies to package their products.  For example, some shops will have ‘biodegradable’ bags which aren’t as degradable as you might think.  Biodegradable packaging generally covers plastics and some paper based materials.  … Continue reading →

It is hard to do your weekly shop in the supermarket without being bombarded by advertisements, stands and helpful staff all reminding you to bring and reuse your “bag for life” instead of single-use carrier bags.  This may seem like … Continue reading →

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) forms an integral part of everyday life, utilised in public services, manufacturing, organisations and companies and in most private households. When this equipment is no longer required or reaching the end of its life it … Continue reading →