Defra fund will support for farmers and charities with aim of preventing 330,000 tonnes of food waste produced each year

New analysis shows national incineration capacity will exceed residual waste by 2035

Advisory group will help develop a Circular Economy Strategy to support economic growth, create jobs, promote resource efficiency, and accelerate transition to net zero

Defra stakeholder briefing sets out universal food waste separation requirement and streamlined approach to written assessments for exemptions to separately collect paper and card

Government announces plan to address longstanding disparity in WEEE regulations between traditional retailers and online marketplaces

Defra cites £52 million cost and limited environmental impact as reasons for policy reversal

Defra publishes new guidance with TEEP clause likely to maintain status quo for commingled collection of dry recyclables

New SUEZ report warns UK risks falling behind on climate targets without urgent action on workforce development

NAWDO, LARAC and The Recycling Association urge government to reconsider DRS plans following Wales's exit from UK-wide system

Contaminant thresholds, material dimensions, and take-back schemes highlighted as key metrics to decide modulations for future packaging fees