Loopholes in the EU’s Single Use Plastic (SUP) Directive providing possible exemptions for natural polymers could undermine the legislation’s aim to reduce the environmental impact of single-use products, according to a new report from Eunomia Research and Consulting.

The European Parliament has voted to support the Green Deal for Europe under the condition that amendments are made.

The government has released a wide-ranging briefing paper on plastic waste ahead of the return of the Environment Bill, expected at the end of the month.

The EU has updated its Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to address the climate impacts of waste incineration.

The European Commission’s European Green Deal includes proposals to introduce an EU-wide model for the separate collection of waste and rules on minimum recycled content, promising a step change in the EU’s approach to resources and waste.

Ray Georgeson calls for the waste industry and local authorities to focus on recyclate quality

A high number of WEEE products sold through online marketplaces are non-compliant with regulations, according to a study by EucoLight.

The leading trade association for the UK plastics industry has published a survey revealing that a majority of its members want to remain in the EU and believe that a no-deal Brexit will have a significant impact on their businesses.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is holding a series of workshops to help import and export waste business prepare for Brexit.

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has called on the Netherlands Government to rethink its decision to introduce a tax on the import of refuse derived fuel (RDF).