You may have heard about it in the latest SIBA Journal or on the brewing industry grapevine – but now it’s here and ready for action. Our new eco-friendly compactor has been delivered and trialled (pics below), and is now hard at work crushing your used KeyKegs as part of the recycling process. We’re already collecting from breweries up and down the country.
The picture above shows NicheSolutions MD Paul marking the official launch of the OneCircle initiative along with Natalie from Lightweight Containers, who manufacture KeyKegs. It’s an eco-friendly landmark for both companies and for the industry as a whole.
As one of the main suppliers of KeyKegs in the UK, no longer will the 125,000+ plastic kegs we deliver every year go to landfill. Previously, breweries and bars have struggled to recycle KeyKegs because they are made from mixed elements. Even when collected for recycling, for this reason many KeyKegs have ended up being sent to landfill.
With a special new cutter, we’re separating the PET plastic outer shell of the KeyKegs from the HDPE base and rim, then the compactor reduces the shells to a flat form ready for recycling by Lightweight Containers.
The OneCircle initiative aims to create “a circular economy for complex compound thermoplastics including plastic kegs.” Working on a non-profit basis, NicheSolutions will be able to return materials from breweries to the manufacturer, and together we’ll be able to achieve 100 per cent “cradle to cradle” recycling.
Click here for information on our charges and criteria re: KeyKeg collection for recycling.
It is essential that all kegs booked in for collection and are completely empty. KeyKegs still containing any beer will not be collected. Kegs should be depressurised but not crushed.
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18th Dec 2025
Delivery Changes
Update to Our Delivery Charges
We’d like to inform our customers of an upcoming update to our delivery terms, effective 5th January 2026.
Due to continued increases in transport and logistics costs, we have reviewed our delivery structure to ensure we can maintain a reliable and efficient service while continuing to offer value wherever possible.
Updates:
Free delivery will now apply to orders over £450 (excl. VAT)
Standard delivery will be made within 3 working days
Next working day delivery will be available at a cost of £75 (excl. VAT)
AM delivery, when requested, will incur a fee of £50 (excl. VAT) per order
Deliveries to the Highlands and Islands are price upon application
These changes allow us to continue working with trusted carriers and maintain the level of service and reliability you expect from us.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or require clarification on this or any other matter, please feel free to contact the Niche Team, we are here to help.
The Niche Team
11th Dec 2025
Niche Solutions GB Christmas Shutdown 2025
As from 12pm Friday 22nd December our offices and factory will be closed for our annual Christmas and New Year Shutdown, this shutdown will continue until 2nd January 2025.
Orders can still be placed through our website with these being fulfilled on 2nd January onwards, alternatively orders can also be placed via our orders email orders@nichesolutionsgb.co.uk
We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support this year as we continue improve and expand our products and services offering to our customers.
On Behalf of all of the Niche Solutions Team we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year
Thank you
The Niche Team
25th Nov 2025
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