Packaging Puddle: Wet Weather set to hamper Recycling Efforts

Paper and card recycling systems see a 40% increase in plastic contamination in the winter months as rain turns cardboard into a ‘wet magnet’ for plastics and other recycling materials

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DS Smith Welcomes New Workplace Recycling Regulations in England

As of March 31, 2025, newly implemented regulations in England require all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations to separate their recycling from waste. This update comes from a collaborative effort by the UK government, the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), and the Environment Agency to streamline recycling practices and boost environmental sustainability.

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UK Recycling Systems Explained

The UK doesn’t have one standard system of collecting recycling and waste materials. We break down the different types of recycling systems.

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Are Gen Zs the Worst at Recycling?

Gen Z are the worst at recycling – while older generations have got the rules down to a tee. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed it’s the youngest adult generation who are the most likely to bin than recycle, despite the perception they’re the most eco-conscious.

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Brits set to pile up plastic waste as BBQ season hits

• Warm weather has kick-started the BBQ season, where over 200 million plastic BBQ meat trays flood the UK recycling system, new research finds • Confusion about recycling remains, with a quarter of Brits not confident about recycling rules or unclear on labelling. • We've commissioned the research to uncover the scale of Britain's BBQ plastic problem

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DS Smith presents to government officials and industry experts on shaping policy and source segregation in recycling

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Discarded

Valentine's Day responsible for over 6 million cards in landfill.

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‘Tis the Season to Be Recycling’ – top tips to reduce festive waste

DS Smith expert shares top tips to recycle commonly used festive items, from crackers to wrapping paper - and even your tree!

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Could Installing a Baler Benefit Your Business? A Potential Route to Recycling Efficiencies and Cost Savings

If you’re looking to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and minimise environmental impact, one often overlooked solution is the installation of a baler in your facility.

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Hatching green habits for a sustainable Easter

Our latest research released today on Global Recycling Day has found that despite two-thirds (69%) of Brits believing Easter eggs use too much packaging, they are planning to buy over 156 million this year.

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