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How to navigate the single-use plastic ban

02 November 2023 by

A new law means many single-use plastics are now banned in hospitality. Stephen Nolan looks at how operators can bend and adapt

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Takeaways urged to prepare for ban on single-use plastic items

25 September 2023 by

Hospitality businesses have been urged to prepare for a ban on some single-use plastic items which will come into force in England on 1 October.

Bidfood Catering releases ‘Plastic Ban’ guide ahead of plastic ban this autumn Products

Bidfood Catering releases ‘Plastic Ban’ guide ahead of plastic ban this autumn

10 July 2023 by
Single-use plastic cutlery to be banned in England News

Single-use plastic cutlery to be banned in England

09 January 2023 by
Open letter calling for ban on single use plastics receives cross-party backing News

Open letter calling for ban on single use plastics receives cross-party backing

14 October 2022 by
Understand the upcoming takeaway packaging laws Products

Understand the upcoming takeaway packaging laws

13 September 2022 by

MPs call for urgent ban on plastic pint cups News

MPs call for urgent ban on plastic pint cups

13 July 2022 by

A cross-party group of more than 20 MPs has today called on the government to outlaw[...]

Why Whitehall should ban plastic pint cups News

Why Whitehall should ban plastic pint cups

14 June 2022 by

They detract from the experience of a pint and are an environmental and operator cost, so[...]

Consultation launched into banning single-use plastic cutlery and plates News

Consultation launched into banning single-use plastic cutlery and plates

23 November 2021 by

Single-use plastics such as plates, cutlery and food containers could all be banned in England after[...]

Single-use plastic cutlery and plates could be banned in England News

Single-use plastic cutlery and plates could be banned in England

31 August 2021 by

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups could be banned in England as the government steps[...]

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Britvic joins consortium to tackle plastic waste

Soft drinks supplier Britvic has joined forces with global businesses to promote a ground-breaking recycling technology."

03 January 2020 by
Viewpoint: Embrace the sustainability challenge In-Depth

Viewpoint: Embrace the sustainability challenge

13 November 2019
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Change is challenging, but making your business more sustainable can also be an enjoyable process and is ultimately necessary for the survival of our industry, says Skye Gyngell

10 ways to make your business more sustainable Business

10 ways to make your business more sustainable

13 November 2019
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When it comes to embarking on your sustainability journey, it can be daunting knowing where to start. David Harris reveals the 10 steps that will have the biggest impact on the planet – and your profits

IHG vows to rid hotels of bathroom miniatures Hotel

IHG vows to rid hotels of bathroom miniatures

30 July 2019 by

Government confirms plans to introduce ‘world-leading' plastic tax by 2022 Restaurant

Government confirms plans to introduce ‘world-leading' plastic tax by 2022

24 July 2019 by

Plastic straws and coffee stirrers to be banned from April 2020 Hotel

Plastic straws and coffee stirrers to be banned from April 2020

22 May 2019 by

Deliveroo launches clean and recycle service for plastic takeaway containers Restaurant

Deliveroo launches clean and recycle service for plastic takeaway containers

29 April 2019 by

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Bottle deposit scheme ‘must not become a further tax' on hospitality

18 February 2019 by
Trash talk: Skye Gyngell on easy ways to drop single-use plastic Restaurant

Trash talk: Skye Gyngell on easy ways to drop single-use plastic

27 October 2018
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Plastic straws and stirrers could be banned as early as October 2019 Hotel

Plastic straws and stirrers could be banned as early as October 2019

23 October 2018
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