The ban will come into effect on 1 October 2023

Resource looks at the background of the POPs restrictions and legislation

The announcement comes as part of a wider revocation of 600 retained EU laws across UK legislation

On 3 May, Labour’s Dame Nia Griffith raised an issue with the potential ‘unintended consequences’ of the planned Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging

The suggestion was made in a new report released by the Department for Transport regarding the decarbonisation of aviation

Defra Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey announced that the ban could be implemented in 2024 following a legally-required consultation

Statements have been made by the BMRA, Ecoveritas and more

As reporting requirements come into force, Resource looks at we do and do not know about the scheme

Defra Secretary of State, Thérèse Coffey, says department focus has to be on packaging

Interim mandatory waste targets aim to reduce waste from plastic, glass, metal, paper, and food