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’.

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

The Textile Recycling Association (TRA) warns of a potential collapse in the UK's textile recycling industry due to severe global market challenges

Louise Grantham, REPIC Chief Executive, says one-size-fits-all approach might not be the answer

New approach accompanies publication of KBT’s ‘A Guide to Improve Public Understanding of Waste Prevention’

‘Disappointing’ dip in 12-month rolling figure for the 'recycling from households' rate by 0.8 per cent

Government plans secondary legislation to ensure parity for online retailers, with a particular focus on improving management of small WEEE and disposable vapes

The latest statistics from DAERA show that 49.7 per cent of waste collected by councils was sent for recycling in 2022/23 – the same level as the previous year.

The trade association expressed disappointment with the lack of mandate for the use of caddy liners in food waste collection

Paul Sanderson, chief executive of The Recycling Association, weighs in on whether Simpler Recycling has met the industry’s expectations