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Eunomia to run first conference deposit return scheme at RWM 2018
Eunomia to run first conference deposit return scheme at RWM 2018

Environmental consultancy Eunomia Research and Consulting will be running the first ever conference deposit return scheme (DRS) for coffee cups at this year’s RWM show in Birmingham.


Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham over 12-13 September, RWM will this year see Eunomia team up with the NEC’s catering arm, Amadeus, to run a scheme in which food and drink retailers at the venue will offer a discount to attendees with a reusable cup.

Glasdon UK launches eBook to cut cup recycling confusion
Glasdon UK launches eBook to cut cup recycling confusion

Environmental manufacturer Glasdon UK has launched a new eBook covering on-the-go cup recycling in a bid to increase consumer understanding and increase collections of the problem material.

Over £300,000 available for litter-fighting projects across Britain

This second round of funding builds on the government’s Litter Strategy for England and seeks innovative solutions to tackle littering.

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