UK Government

UK government urged to be “bolder” on proposed DRS

Campaigners say the UK’s new Labour government should deliver the planned deposit return scheme by 2027 and include glass to maximise protections for the environment.

Shared responsibility

Sometimes it’s easy to point a finger at beverage producers focused on profit for producing packaging pollution, but it requires everyone contributing to tackle such a vast and complex problem.

Five new UK hubs launch to aid in sustainable future for manufacturing

The new hubs are supported by almost £100 million of funding, including £55 million from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Business news, Sustainability

Continuous delay

It’s safe to say that many UK metal packaging manufacturers, organisations and suppliers are feeling disappointment at the recent news of the UK’s DRS being delayed yet again, this time by another two years, to October 2027.

DRS delay disappointing but not unexpected, comments Alupro

Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has commented on the UK government’s decision to delay the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers to October 2027.

Business news, Sustainability

UK secures steelmakers tariff-free access to US market

UK Steel director general, Gareth Stace comments on the announcement that the UK Government has secured a deal to allow UK steelmakers tariff-free access to the US market.

Experts urge UK government to follow Danish DRS model

Some 25 experts have urged the UK government to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers which mirrors Denmark’s system.

New poll shows Brits supporting an ‘all-in’ DRS

A new landmark poll has revealed that people in the UK will support an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.

Events

Tue

8

Oct

Aluminium Exhibition

The trade fair covering the entire value chain for aluminium, under the motto ‘Sharing a vision.’

Mon

21

Oct

Asia CanTech

The conference and exhibition by CanTech International and Worldwide Expo, bringing together global suppliers, can makers and fillers from across Asia.

Mon

18

Nov

Shanghai World of Packaging

Tue

26

Nov

BrauBeviale

The show for every beverage producer and bottler of beer, mineral water, soft drinks and juices, as well as wine, sparkling wine and spirits.

Tue

28

Jan

Paris Packaging Week

ADF, PCD, PLD and Packaging Première return in 2025 to focus on aerosols, beauty packaging, premium drinks packaging and packaging for luxury products, respectively.

Mon

31

Mar

CanTech the Grand Tour

The conference and tabletop exhibition assembling technical experts from global suppliers and their customers, providing can makers with access to the latest production technologies.

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