Jane Martin highlights why scaled reuse systems, not piecemeal pilots, are essential to unlocking packaging's circular potential.

Scottish Government commits to address planning and permitting gaps identified by Environmental Standards Scotland

New report identifies policy misalignment and regulatory fragmentation hindering bio-based materials development

Sarah Horner, Director, UK and Ireland at Reloop Platform on the opportunities the system change can achieve

Government’s delivery plan for England also sets interim 2030 targets with current collection and packaging reforms expected to contribute most of the reduction

Application process launches with deadline of 23 January 2026

Bioeconomy Strategy establishes financing mechanisms and regulatory framework to scale bio-based materials and technologies

30 stores across southwest England and three sustainability showcases participate in six-month trial

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

Environment Agency and South Yorkshire Police detain suspects in investigation into fraudulent PERN claims