Decision follows consultation feedback from stakeholders operating non-domestic premises

Mandatory textiles collections by local authorities may be introduced by 2025 in Scotland. On Wednesday (19 April), Lorna Slater confirmed that the Scottish Government would be launching a consultation on the matter

More high-profile voices are coming out in support of a delay to the deposit return scheme

The measures from Circularity Scotland aim to protect at-risk brewers, distillers, importers and drinks manufacturers through the deposit return scheme

The 2022 Circularity Gap Report shows the built environment currently contributes to 50 per cent of country’s overall waste

Defra Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey, says department focus has to be on packaging

It follows a 2022 review which led to restrictions on the development of further incinerators in Scotland

Republic of Ireland’s DRS has opened for registration by producers and retailers

Targeting a ‘greener economy’, Government consults on proposed legislation and guidance for non-domestic premises to separate dry recyclables and food waste

Government data shows Wales recovered over 65 per cent of waste last year, maintaining its standing as one of the best performing recyclers in the world