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SB September 2013

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Radar 3/8 Signatories also exceeded the packagingreduction target of 15%, managing to reduce packaging by 25% against a 2007 baseline. The four-year voluntary agreement ran from 2009 to 2012. As well as Homebase, Wickes and B&Q, companies signed up to the commitment include AkzoNobel UK Decorative Paints, Argos, Crown Paints and Henkel. WRAP's chief executive Liz Goodwin said: "The results delivered by the DIY sector are deeply impressive. I congratulate all the signatories on their achievements in what has been a testing time for the sector. "Overall, the activities of all signatories Click here keep up-to-date with the latest news from edie.net have improved product and packaging design that make recycling easier. There is now clearer recycling guidance for suppliers and consumers, particularly with the greater use of the On-Pack Recycling Label in store." A spokesperson for Argos and Homebase parent company, Home Retail Group, told SB that it had made great progress in cutting waste from its stores, offices and distribution centres. "We recycle 92% of our operational waste, a figure which has increased year on year since 2006. Our colleagues also do their bit to help reduce waste," said the spokesperson. The 'Argos Cares' and the Homebase 'Putting Waste in its Place' programmes encourage colleagues to segregate waste at store, preventing it from going to landfill and minimising the impact on the environment. The spokesperson added: "We are always looking for the most efficient, economical and responsible product packaging by working collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers. We are reducing the amount of product packaging and using reusable packaging where we can". 10,000 Green Deal signups target by end of 2013 Green Deal-funded energy-efficiency package completed by end of August

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