Four-week pilot at New College Lanarkshire tests financial incentives ahead of 2027 Deposit Return Scheme

Three-year project demonstrates viable collection methods whilst identifying capacity gap and policy reform needs for 2027 rollout

Plastics Recyclers Europe warns that nearly one million tonnes of capacity could disappear by 2025

Former Associated British Foods finance director and FareShare chair selected to lead scheme administrator for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

WRAP's latest annual report of treatment costs finds many councils have delayed decisions until government policies on Simpler Recycling and EPR are implemented.

BMRA commissioned research by Sheffield Hallam University finding that quotas or bans could cost sector billions in lost value and jeopardise thousands of jobs

Operators must pass assessments and training requirements under new permit system with enhanced enforcement powers

High Ambition Coalition nations including UK refuse to accept weakened text after 'like-minded' oil-producing countries block production caps

B Corp sustainability consultancy's networks diverted 1,192 tonnes from disposal whilst creating 150 employment opportunities

New regulations come into force requiring online retailers to close loophole in producer responsibility obligations