Government makes convenience to the public its priority, despite doubts from industry

Government decision to not include DRS materials in producer costs of packaging extended producer responsibility scheme from 2025 means ‘practical application of the Polluter Pays Principle appears increasingly elusive’.

Revision of statutory instrument has been sent to EU and WTO, paving the way for legislation to go before UK Parliament later this year

Defra and Devolved Administrations outline plans for interoperable yet separate container deposit return schemes

Green Alliance report identifies steps to tackle overproduction by fashion industry

Following consultation, Government plans to prohibit difficult to recycle product

James Beard, Head of Voluntary Compliance at leading circular economy specialist Reconomy looks at how compliance to meet EPR could lead to innovation for clothing manufacturers and retailers

Proposed fee of £4,154 to cover regulation of materials facilities to coincide with new sampling rules from October 2024

Business Readiness Forum confirms OPRL labelling fulfils requirements due to come into force from 2027

Around 5.2 million tonnes of incineration capacity put on hold while Government considers ‘over-provision’ of waste incineration in England.