GivEnergy’s Post

This afternoon the Public Accounts Committee, a select committee of the House of Commons, will discuss the value for money of the Government’s plans for Resource and Waste reforms in England. The PAC will hear from senior officials from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on whether the Government has effective plans to achieve its resources and waste ambitions, and progress on collection and packaging reforms. To reap the benefits of these reforms, retailers need solid policy foundations, a clear delivery roadmap, and visibility of the associated costs. The planned DRS alone will cost retailers £1.8bn per year according to our updated estimates. To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eQuhREKu To listen in on the PAC from 4:15, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAuDSxNU

Chamberlaine Cleaning Services is Now a Certified B Corporation We’re so proud to share that Chamberlaine Cleaning Services has officially joined the global B Corp community! This certification highlights our dedication to balancing profit with purpose, ensuring excellence in social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. What’s Next? In the coming weeks, we’ll dive deeper into what this certification means for: Workers: Our commitment to their growth, fair wages, and well-being. Community: Our impactful initiatives and strong local partnerships. Governance: How we ensure ethical, transparent, and inclusive business practices. Customers: Our promise to deliver innovative, eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Environment: Our ongoing journey toward sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Stay tuned to our LinkedIn page for more posts that highlight these exciting aspects of our B Corp journey. We’re just getting started! Join the Conversation: Follow our page and be part of our journey towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. #BCorp #Sustainability #ChamberlaineCleaning #PurposeDriven #GreenCleaning #SocialImpact

I'm waiting on my flight to Dublin and I've been re-reading the great article by John Coates MCIWM, Re-Gen's External Affairs Manager, in the latest Materials Recycling World Future Thinking Supplement. Coming from a public sector background, he writes that joining Re-Gen was "a bit of a culture shock". He has been with the company for over six months and said that "the job is fascinating" and he's "constantly learning about things from a different perspective, such as the endless complexities of the packing recovery note (PRN) system. Working in the private sector you can make and implement decisions quickly and politics do not get in the way. All the politics now is at the national level". Never a truer word was written. He adds that England accounts for 85% of the UK’s waste. Changing the way it is collected, handled and reprocessed could make the largest difference to the UK in terms of reaching targets for recycling - and achieving a more circular economy. But it is the most behind of the four nations. #recycling #recyclingindustry #wastemanagement #localauthorities #localgovernment #engineering #innovation #policy #externalaffairs #teamwork #cultureshock

In this article, partner Llinos Kent and special counsel Kevin Pathinather explore the recent decision of United Resource Management Pty Ltd v Par Recycling Services Pty Ltd [05.10.23] NSWCA 236, in which the New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal considered the issue of misleading and deceptive conduct in a commercial context.   This case is a reminder that, where there is reasonable expectation that a disclosure should be made, silence can amount to misleading or deceptive conduct, even where a party may not consider that the other party needs to know about the matter as it would not have a material effect on the commercial transaction. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g7a9AdMf #commercialdisputes #environment

One of the greatest challenges facing the UK is how we achieve energy efficiency and low carbon improvements in our housing stock at scale, while assuring quality and driving standards across the industry. Focused support and collaborative thought in identifying solutions is key. Read on below 👇 to learn more about how the supply of skills, materials and funding can generate and support demand. Baringa Travis Perkins plc and WMG, University of Warwick

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Evidence of an urgent need for a Deposit Return Scheme in Wales is piling up – and visibly so. New research showed that drinks waste makes up a huge 46% of Welsh street litter. No wonder that campaigners are getting a little riled up at the prospect of any aligned UK DRS scheme sliding away. Just last week, the Government confirmed that the new target date is set at October 2027, as it had hinted in the past few weeks. Our latest article explains just why this is so annoying to certain people. Especially campaigners in Wales, which has been generally way ahead of the rest of the UK in its pursuit of Zero Waste and a circular economy. Of course, the fact that DRS in Wales, Scotland, or England are now further off should definitely not be an excuse to pause preparation. It is at least clear now that glass will be excluded from the aligned scheme... DRS already exists or is coming in in so many international markets, including Ireland recently. Each brings its own artwork and labelling management challenge, as well as returns logistics. Beverage brands facing a changing environment must recognise the importance of aligned artwork and packaging management processes and centralised data and specification management – or they will struggle every time a new DRS scheme goes live. Read more here https://loom.ly/i8iT_Eg #drs #depositreturn #packaging #regulation #zerowaste #circulareconomy #wales #cymru #sustainability

Make an impact! Calculate your sustainability potential.. Thinking about switching to a water dispenser or similar product to reduce single-use waste? Now you can see the difference you can make. Check out our Impact Calculator https://lnkd.in/eAVFcF4t to discover the environmental benefits of making the switch 💚 #ReducePlasticWaste #ImpactCalculator

Deposit Return Scheme Delayed⏰ The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its first policy statement on DRS, with delays to the scheme until October 2027. The policy outlines three phases: Phrase 1: Regulation and deposit management organisation (DMO) appointment... Regulations to be finalised and funding secured (By Spring 2025) - Phase 2: Establishment of DMO(s) to manage the DRS scheme (Spring 2025 to Spring 2026) - Phrase 3: Rollout in October 2027... Establishment of collection infrastructure and engagement campaigns (Spring 2026 to Autumn 2027) You can find out more information below if this impacts your business! https://lnkd.in/g_SXRAU8

Interesting insights in today's The Irish Times from EY's Colette Devey on the complexities, challenges and successes of the Deposit Return Scheme so far. I am curious to see how the feedback & learnings from consumers (& retailers) is incorporated into the scheme over the coming months to make the service even better! #HumanatCentre #ServiceDesign #Sustainabilty