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DRS

One year to DRS: is the industry ready?

The UK's Deposit Return Scheme is moving from policy debate to operational reality. With just one year until launch, Exchange for Change director Julian Hunt explains where the biggest challenges remain and what has been achieved. so far.

Susan Wright

01 October 2026

Greenwashing

New EU greenwashing law makes sustainable shopping easier

Sustainable consumption will become easier across the EU, as the Directive on Empowering Consumers in the Green Transition has come into effect. The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) welcomes the new rules and calls on EU governments to apply them promptly.

Susan Wright

01 October 2026

waste minimisation

New waste footprint tool helps organisations turn responsibility into verified recovery

Kolekt has launched its Waste Footprint Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help organisations understand their waste footprint and take practical action to make it lighter and more circular.

Susan Wright

30 September 2026

Carbon Neutrality

Is there a role for carbon neutrality in 2026?

Asks Sam Jackson, director of climate science and policy at Ecologi. Carbon neutrality: For some, the term represents a pragmatic way for businesses to take responsibility for the emissions they cannot yet eliminate. For others, it is shorthand for buying carbon credits instead of decarbonising.

Sam Jackson

30 September 2026

Standards

ISO launches update to 9001 quality management standard for a new era of business

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has announced the launch of ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements, the new edition of its leading quality management system standard.

Susan Wright

29 September 2026

Power

Great British Grid to speed up connections and cut bills

Businesses across the UK will benefit from faster grid connections, greater energy security and lower costs as the government takes action to remove one of the biggest barriers to clean power and economic growth.

Susan Wright

29 September 2026

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Great British Grid to speed up connections and cut bills

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