Council seeks public views on waste service changes aimed at reaching 65 per cent recycling target

Applications for scheme administrator close next week, as guidance sets out detailed implementation plans for retailers, hospitality venues and collection points

New legislation for England and Northern Ireland will require consumers to pay deposits on drinks containers from October 2027

Cardiff Council expands its ‘sack sort’ scheme to 36,000 households in an effort to meet the Welsh Government’s recycling targets

Preliminary research identifies which products have the most potential to reduce waste through repair

The Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility administrator will oversee fee setting, collection from obligated producers, and payments to local authorities

New government document outlines compliance requirements and penalties for businesses selling disposable vapes

The Environment Agency seeks feedback on proposed civil sanctions for breaches of pEPR regulations

Restrictions begin in January 2025, addressing rising imports and waste trafficking as part of plastic waste reduction plan

Defra fund will support for farmers and charities with aim of preventing 330,000 tonnes of food waste produced each year