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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Companies are taking bold steps to adapt their packaging strategies in anticipation of the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation Read more
T’is the perfect time to consider methods to make your Christmas more sustainable and eco-friendly Read more
We’re delighted to be partnering with the South Leicestershire Litter Wombles, a dedicated group of volunteers actively addressing and managing the issue of litter in our community. Read more
This year, on Recycle Week’s 20th anniversary, the focus is on ‘Missed Capture,’ a term that resonates with all of us who may sometimes forget or Read more
The UK Government has proposed changes to tackle plastic waste and improve recycling rates through two key initiatives: the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging Read more
The Local Government Association has urged the government to implement a ban on the sale and manufacture of disposable vapes by 2024 Read more
By embracing sustainable habits, we can significantly reduce our ecological footprint whilst also continuing to enjoy festivals. Discover tips on how to improve your habits and also what principles festival organisers have already put in place Read more
The UK’s recycling rate for 2021/22 increased by 0.3% according to a report published by DEFRA. While this is a step in the right direction, there is still more work to be done to ensure that we continue Read more
The government’s plan to introduce new waste collection policies that include recycling segregated by consumers has caused a significant amount of controversy Read more
With Easter celebrations just around the corner, our thoughts (naturally) turn to chocolate Easter eggs! However, as much as we love the chocolate, at Casepak we also consider the packaging surrounding many of our Easter treats. Read more
The new proposals plan to protect 30% of the nation’s land and sea by implementing new protected areas such as nature reserves and protected marine areas. The plan also intends to maximise our resources, minimise our waste and utilise resources from nature more sustainably.Read more
A lot of people will want to begin a new habit to add to their routines or to help accomplish a new objective; so what better time to introduce some New Year’s resolutions to improve your recycling habits? Read more
Christmas is of course the most wonderful time of the year, but unfortunately it can also be the most wasteful Read more
Recycling is a brilliant way to combat materials going to landfill, however with manufacturing figures increasing year on year, is recycling alone enough to keep up? Read more
Facts about waste during Halloween make for scary reading. There are a few things you as a consumer can do to help reduce plastic waste during the Halloween season Read more
From a recent study by the Global standards organisation, a third of British people say that they find recycling unnecessarily complicated; to make things far more straightforward you can make a few simple lifestyle adaptations Read more
Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic conducted a survey of 100,000 UK households recently, which revealed astonishing results. Find out how you can do more to recycle plastics effectively Read more
This 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
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
Reduced Recycling Rates
Lee Bradbury — February 23, 2024The Local Authority Collected Waste Management annual results 2022/23 report by DEFRA reveals some persistent challenges remain when it comes to upping recycling efforts in the UK.Read more