Making an impact
Exploration Fund
Investing £1million to reduce the environmental impact of packaging, batteries or WEEE through innovation or research in the UK. Discover the 2020 winning projects here.
Read moreEducation
We believe that consumers have a great role to play in improving recycling in the UK, people just need to be aware of how their actions can make a big difference. See our awareness campaigns including #LeedsByExample, #InTheLoop and #BringBackHeavyMetal.
Read moreInnovation
More materials need to be recycled effectively in the future. This is why we invest a proportion of our profits to support and fund innovators who can make a difference.
Read moreInfrastructure
To improve recycling in the UK, we need sufficient facilities. We invest in and support UK recycling infrastructure including battery and plastics recycling facilities.
Read moreCollaboration
We foster collaborations between producers, recyclers and other key stakeholders that bring tangible positive impacts to the evidence system. The results are amazing projects we have been lucky enough to facilitate.
Read moreImpact report
The purpose of our annual impact report is to not only share our successes - we are committed to also openly share our key learns, things we plan to do differently and our next steps in the year ahead.
Read moreLatest News
Q1 battery collections data on target
By Louisa Goodfellow 06 Jun 2023
Scottish DRS told to go ahead without glass
By Louisa Goodfellow 31 May 2023
Recycling flexible plastics – Key insights for a sustainable future
By Louise Hale 23 May 2023