Regulatory reform for carriers, brokers and permit exemption holders sits alongside new enforcement powers and government-funded clearance of the worst illegal sites.

RECOUP's latest survey finds 78 per cent of English councils not yet collecting plastic film at kerbside intend to start by the Simpler Recycling deadline, but almost half are targeting the final day itself and end market confidence is low.

A new report from BB-REG-NET confirms that certified biodegradable plastics must pass mandatory ecotoxicity testing before reaching the market, addressing questions raised by the UK Government about their environmental safety.

Defra plans to extend powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act to Environment Agency officers, while fly-tippers could face driving licence penalty points under a new waste crime action plan.

Scotland's circular economy is already working — 56,000 jobs, £4 billion in value, and productivity 16% above the national average. Now we need to back it.

Six major paint manufacturers and four retail chains are piloting PaintCare, a voluntary takeback scheme for leftover decorative paint and empty packaging in the West Midlands.

Government increases Environment Agency enforcement budget by over 50 per cent to £15.6 million.

February review concludes with decision to end all household waste recycling centre collections

Trade body warns of cross-border complexity after UK Government grants Internal Market Act exclusion

Deposit return schemes linked to increased collection volumes across multiple EU member states in 2023.