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You may be old enough to remember collecting glass bottles to return to the corner shop. Deposit schemes were a normal part of British life until the 1980s. Now the idea is coming back. From October 2027, the UK's new Deposit Return Scheme will mean a small deposit is added to the price of eligible drinks containers, which you can claim back when you return them. Here is what it means for you.

In the US, 561 billion disposable food service items are thrown away every year most of them handed out automatically, whether customers want them or not. The Skip the Stuff campaign is changing that with a simple idea: restaurants should only provide disposable cutlery, condiments and napkins when a customer actually asks. It's passing into law across US states, and New Jersey just passed the strongest version yet. Here's what it is, how it happened, and why it matters.

Sarah works at Viridor's Beddington Energy Recovery Facility, teaching children about waste every day. When she came across Party Kit Network at a WEERM meeting, she didn't just pass on the website — she built a classroom activity around it. Using real party items and a simple scoring system, she now helps children understand the environmental impact of what goes on the party table, and what they could do differently.

Running a party kit means a lot of washing up. So when Elephant Box, makers of beautiful, plastic-free stainless steel kitchenware, offered us one of their iconic washing up bowls to give away to our community, it felt made for us. Find out how to enter and discover why we love what Elephant Box stand for.

Party Kit Network is heading to the Plastic Free Gathering 2026 in Bristol with a stand, familiar faces, and a free after party. Join us!

We're thrilled to share that Party Kit Network CIC has been shortlisted for the Mission Possible Award at The Small Awards 2026 — recognising small businesses driven by mission over profit. We're one of just eight finalists nationally, and we couldn't be more proud of what this represents.

Jo and Jackie are the co-founders behind Darebin Party Kits in Melbourne, Australia. Their story starts not with party plates, but with a Facebook group and a shared conviction that perfectly usable things shouldn’t end up in landfill.

Meet Libby from the Waste Free Yatton and see how one simple idea is helping families cut waste and support their community.

Looking for a simple sustainability activity for children? Our free printable Decomposition Timeline Game helps kids and adults explore how everyday waste breaks down in nature. Perfect for school eco councils, KS2 lessons, community groups and families, it’s a fun way to spark conversations about plastic pollution, reuse and waste reduction.