The First Mile Blog
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Waste compliance as a competitive advantage for businesses in 2026
Waste compliance is now a business advantage. Learn how a smart waste compliance strategy supports ESG reporting, procurement and risk management in 2026.
Building waste policies for 2026 compliance: a practical guide for UK businesses
Need to create a business waste policy? Here’s a straightforward guide to building one that keeps your business compliant and your recycling running smoothly.
Thought leadership: Underestimating recycling risk and what it’s really costing your business
Are you underestimating recycling risk? A practical guide for UK businesses on compliance, contamination, batteries and reputation.
Handling plastic film in manufacturing sites
Soft plastic recycling manufacturing guide: how to handle plastic film on site, cut contamination, stay compliant, and prepare for 2027 rules.
EPR packaging decisions and costs: How to cut your EPR packaging costs in the UK
Learn what drives UK EPR packaging costs, how fees are calculated, and practical packaging decisions that can reduce what you pay.
Simpler Recycling: How to standardise business recycling bins across your estate
Standardise your business recycling bins across sites with this practical Simpler Recycling guide. Reduce contamination and stay compliant.
Preparing for 2026 waste compliance
Preparing for waste compliance 2026? Learn how workplace recycling rules, packaging EPR and digital waste tracking affect your business and what you need to do now.
Waste carrier responsibilities in 2026
Waste carrier rules explained for UK businesses. Learn who must register, how to check carriers and stay compliant.
DRS Preparation for Hospitality Chains
DRS hospitality explained. Learn how the UK Deposit Return Scheme affects pubs, cafés, restaurants and venues – and what to plan for.
DRS Planning for Retail: Storage and Flows
DRS retail explained for UK businesses. Learn what the Deposit Return Scheme means for retailers, responsibilities, returns and waste planning.
Recycling Standards across your industry: how does your business stack up?
See how recycling standards compare across retail, hospitality, offices and the public sector, and how your business stacks up against industry benchmarks.
Meet the UK’s leaders in recycling
Meet the UK’s leaders in recycling and see how businesses across hospitality, culture and commercial property are raising the standard with First Mile.
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