Circular Economy

Building effective systems to improve and increase the collection, recycling, and reuse of waste materials will play an instrumental part in reducing carbon emissions in supply chains and minimising the environmental impact of the millions of goods sold to consumers.

In the coming years the industry will face extensive regulation to promote compliance and drive progress towards a circular economy. These schemes will involve significant resources and costs for your teams, suppliers, and business. The BRC  will engage with government and work closely with you to ensure these schemes to reduce waste and recycle and reuse materials are as efficient and effective for retailers as possible.

The BRC works across four different spaces within the circular economy.

1. Packaging & Waste: An Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging, a Deposit Return Scheme for single-use drinks containers, single-use plastics legislation, new recycling rules in England and reuse and refill schemes comprise the extensive regulations on packaging entering into force over the coming years. To find out more, contact Naomi Brandon-Bravo.
2. Electronics: Future schemes for Waste Electricals and Electronics (WEEE), and batteries are expected to impact retailers in the coming years. To find out more, contact Naomi Brandon-Bravo.
3. Fashion & Textiles: Improving the circularity of our clothing, home textiles, and furniture is key to reducing waste, as well as the business models needed to deliver circularity. To find out more, contact Sophie De Salis.
4. Food Waste: Reducing the levels of food waste produced by our operations and consumers is essential to promoting circularity and minimising waste. To find out more, contact Sophie De Salis.