Paul Vanston, CEO of the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN), calls on the resources and waste industry to be bold in its actions to combat climate change and advance the circular economy in 2020.

The resources and waste sector has responded to the Conservatives’ landslide election victory with a call to revive the legislative programme set in motion by the Resources and Waste Strategy and the Environment Bill.

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

John Redmayne, Managing Director of ERP, explains how changes to POPs regulations will impact UK waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), has formed a new industry alliance, 4evergreen, to drive the use of fibre-based packaging.

The Green Party has included a number of policies related to waste and resources in its election manifesto, such as extending repair services and promoting the sharing economy.

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for businesses under 200 square feet in size to be exempt from the Scottish deposit return scheme for beverage containers due to space and staffing restrictions.

The Scottish Government has revealed measures for its upcoming Circular Economy Bill and will now invite responses to a consultation to gather public feedback on the proposals.

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