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Deposit Return Scheme 2027: How to prepare
The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme starts October 2027. Find out what it means for retailers, pubs & venues, key timelines, and how to prepare with First Mile’s closed-loop recycling experts.
First Mile WIN Independent Operator of the Year 2024 at the MRW Recycling Awards
We are absolutely delighted to share that First Mile has been recognised as the Independent Operator of the Year at the MRW Recycling Awards 2024.
‘Simpler Recycling’ Reforms: What do the new recycling rules mean
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking set of reforms aimed at transforming the waste management landscape in England.
Food waste separation in hospitality: rules, best practice and how to get it right
A practical guide to food waste separation in hospitality, covering UK rules, best practice and how restaurants and hotels can achieve zero-to-landfill.
Digital waste tracking: required data fields
Find out what data DEFRA requires for digital waste tracking, including mandatory fields, hazardous waste data and how to prepare your business.
Soft plastics obligations: what businesses should expect
Soft plastics recycling rules for UK businesses are changing. Learn what’s required now, what’s coming by 2027, and how to prepare.
EPR 2026 reporting requirements: a practical guide for UK businesses
EPR reporting can be confusing. This guide explains what’s required in 2026, who it applies to and how UK businesses can prepare.
Simpler Recycling for businesses explained
Simpler Recycling doesn’t have to be complicated. We explain what your business needs to do, what’s changed, and how to get it right.
Reducing contamination to lower landfill tax exposure
Reducing recycling contamination can lower landfill tax exposure and waste costs. Learn how your business can achieve zero-to-landfill with First Mile
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