UK introduces plastic tax

UK introduces plastic tax

Effective today the UK is implementing a tax of £200 (€237/$262) per ton for any plastic made of less than 30% recycled materials. The tax was first announced in July 2021 and take effect from the 1st of April. The new tax is designed to curb the production of...
UK: HP Ink delivered in 20 minutes?

UK: HP Ink delivered in 20 minutes?

The high street retailer W H Smith has partnered with Deliveroo in a new trial to customers with 600 products and direct to door delivery in as little as 20 minutes. WHSmith are partnering with Deliveroo in an exclusive trial to bring their customers a new offer of...
ECS reaps the rewards as a real living wage employer

ECS reaps the rewards as a real living wage employer

ECS is celebrating its one year anniversary as a real living wage employer by looking back at the changes that have occurred over the 12 month period. Effective Consumable Solutions (ECS) announced that they have now been a real living wage employer for 12 months. The...
UK: WEEE retailer and distributor responsibilities

UK: WEEE retailer and distributor responsibilities

If you are selling products directly, via the internet, mail order or telephone. The WEEE regulations apply regardless. Over and above their obligations as producers, companies selling electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to private end customers in the UK must...