At Casepak we believe in recycling excellence. In fact, we don’t just believe in it – we’re passionate about it.
Achieving excellence against a backdrop of constant technological and legislative change is a challenge faced by everyone in this sector. As part of the UK’s recycling and waste management landscape, we naturally have opinions – and this page is where you’ll find them.
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This month marks the introduction of the new Plastic Packaging Tax (‘PPT’), which encourages greater use of recycled content in plastic packaging. Read more
Work to be done as England misses target to recycle 50% of ‘waste from households’ Read more
With the festive season now underway, it can be easy to forget about the importance of disposing of materials correctly, but with so much additional waste at Christmas recycling properly is more important than ever. Read more
Casepak attended the recent MRF & Markets Conference which brings together experts from across the industry to consider and discuss policy, regulations, latest developments and case studies, as well as debate some of the key issues in the industry. Read more
There has been plenty of recent coverage about the impact that the HGV driver shortage is having on the UK’s supply chains. Read more
The theme of this year’s Recycle Week is ‘Step it Up’, which aims to encourage each of us to ‘step up’ our recycling habits to tackle the mounting Climate Crisis. Read more
The last month has seen a number of headlines focusing on the shortage of HGV drivers currently affecting logistics across the country. Read more
This month, the Plastic Free Foundation is running a major global campaign, called Plastic Free July. Read more
Last month, Greenpeace published its shocking Trashed report, which claimed that less than 10% of the UK’s household plastic packaging is recycled in the UK. Read more
Last week, I was interviewed by leading waste and recycling trade publication LetsRecycle. Read more
On 22nd April, Casepak will be joining thousands of individuals and organisations in celebrating Earth Day. Read more
Recently, the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) released ‘Our plan for a sustainable planet’, an ambitious blueprint to achieve a waste-free world by 2025. Read more
As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, demand for cardboard boxes has increased dramatically, as a result of increased online shopping. Read more
At the start of this month, the EU placed restrictions on non-recyclable plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries. Read more
We are delighted to be celebrating Casepak’s 50th anniversary! 50 years at the forefront of the recycling sector. Read more
A recent report published by a plastics recycling charity looks at the current recyclability of beauty and bathroom product packaging. Read more
Earlier this month a ban on single use drinking plastic straws and stirrers, and cotton buds came into force across England. Read more
Recycle Week 2020’ is upon us. Read more
The UK has recently renewed its commitment to recycling 65% of municipal waste by 2035. Read more
The Casepak team can be forgiven for thinking Christmas has arrived earlier this year. Read more
Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the good nature of many individuals and businesses, it has also highlighted those who have exploited the national crisis. Read more
As lockdown continues, life at the MRF carries on as we do our best to keep the recycling sector and economy moving. Read more
Fly tipping is a serious issue, and over recent weeks we’ve witnessed an increase in people dumping unwanted items across the UK. Read more
Waste disposal workers have been given ‘key worker’ status by the Government. Read more
A recent report calls for manufacturers of common bathroom toiletries to improve product labelling Read more
Glitter may look innocent enough, but the sparkly substance is having a damaging effect on our environment Read more
It’s that festive time of year again, so Casepak has put together a comprehensive Christmas recycling wish list… Read more
What’s the deal with recycling aluminium? Read more
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has released the results of its 2019 Recycling Tracker. Read more
Casepak is joining forces with Leicestershire County Council for a new campaign to encourage residents to put the right things in their recycling bins…Read more
Recycling in the bathroom is easier than you think….Read more
This week news broke that Waitrose is set to introduce multicoloured recycled trays for its ready meals…Read more
Casepak, like much of the recycling industry, has been following closely the government’s plans to enforce changes upon waste operators …Read more
Earlier this week, Claire Shrewsbury, WRAP’s head of government and communities, delivered the keynote speech at the National Food Waste Conference (27 March), stating there was a ‘mountain to climb’ to meet Defra’s standards within its Resources and Waste Strategy. Read more
This week the government launched a series of consultations relating to its Resources and Waste Strategy. Read more
Nappies in the recycling stream is an issue not just for Casepak, but for the recycling industry as a whole. Read more
The Government’s new Resources & Waste Strategy sets out plans to hold producers of waste responsible by ensuring they cover the full costs of recycling and collecting material Read more
There has been much to celebrate at the start of November, with two of Casepak’s team marking milestone employment anniversaries. Read more
To help households manage their plastic recycling as efficiently and effectively as possible, we’ve produced a few helpful tips Read more
Team Casepak strapped on their aprons for a bake sale in aid of Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2018. Read more
This year’s Recycle Week runs from 24th – 30th September.Read more
Last year Casepak welcomed a report set out by industry bodies titled ‘Rethinking Waste Crime’. Read more
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its first National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA), a report which seeks to provide advice to Government on long-term infrastructure challenges over the coming decades. The report sets out a range of recommendations for the waste and recycling sector Read more
This month a report presented by the Resourcing the Futures Partnership has highlighted the crucial role that the UK’s secondary commodities market can play in tackling the problem of plastic waste. Read more
We have all seen the damage caused by plastic that ends up in our oceans, seas and rivers. It is reported that 12 million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans every year, and as a result there have been calls for a worldwide crackdown on plastic pollution.
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As we gear up to the Easter celebrations, our thoughts (naturally) turn to chocolate Easter eggs. However as much as we love the chocolate, at Casepak we also think about the packaging surrounding many of our Easter treats.
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Another week, another raft of plastics news hitting the headlines. This week saw Buckingham Place announce the Queen’s plans to ban the use of plastic straws on all royal estates, in a move thought to be influenced by David Attenborough’s documentary, Blue Planet II.
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Last week the European Union published its Plastics Strategy, in large part a response to China’s recent decision to ban imports of low grade plastic waste.
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At this time of year there are so many things to organise and think about. So in the lead up to the festive season, the Casepak MRF team thought it would be useful to put together a quick guide to help you understand items that our facility can and can’t process, and some useful good practice tips.
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Coca-Cola innovation aims to cap plastic waste
Vikki Brown — May 26, 2022This month, global drinks giant Coca-Cola announced that it will introduce bottles with attached plastic caps in the UK, in an effort to boost recycling and prevent litter. Read more