Legislation

Environmental Audit Committee report calls for group-based restrictions on PFAS, a national polluter-pays Remediation Fund, and expanded UK destruction capacity for stockpiled waste streams.

Stable policy and targeted financial incentives are key to unlocking private capital for flexible plastics recycling infrastructure.

Environmental network outlines dual-budget EPR model and interim circularity fund ahead of EU Circular Economy Act.

Expiry of Renewables Obligation support from April 2027 threatens closure of UK biomass plants

Consultation response confirms time-and-materials charging scheme takes effect from 3 February 2026

Eight European associations call for transition period and repeal of two-day advance notice requirement

JRC research finds material-matching pictograms increased correct disposal by 38 per cent in behavioural trials

Scottish court rules ministerial letter contained no misrepresentation that induced company to invest

30 organisations write to Cabinet Secretary warning of 'wasted opportunity' as consultation closes

Regulator approves 41 Indian recovery facilities while rejecting 13 that failed environmental standards under its new verification regime.

European marketplace introduces digital tracking as EU prepares to extend passport rules to textiles

Expanded regulations bring single-stream facilities into scope and increase data collection for pEPR

Chancellor also confirms early 2026 consultations on local authority EPR performance and packaging waste recycling reforms