Legislation

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Waste policy ‘ambition’ praised amid calls for clarity

16 September 2021

Senior figures in the waste sector have praised the “ambition” of the proposals contained within the Resources and Waste Strategy but called for clarity from government if they are to succeed. ...

10 September 2021

Experts urge government focus on waste infrastructure

The government must have “more of a focus” on infrastructure when bringing ...

9 September 2021

EPR delay ‘could risk infrastructure investment’

The UK could miss an opportunity to build the infrastructure needed to hit a 65% ...

8 September 2021

Government urged to introduce set recycling label design

The government is being called on to include a single design approach for the ...

8 September 2021

Agency uses video audits to monitor waste carriers

The Environment Agency is carrying out audits on waste carriers using a video process...

8 September 2021

House of Lords debates Environment Bill

On the House of Lords’ first full day after summer recess, members met to debate ...

6 September 2021

Councils seek clarity over Environment Bill timings

With the Environment Bill back in parliament today (6 September), the Local ...

RMAS calls for sector inclusion in red diesel competition

The Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) has slammed the government for ...

Government to consult on further plastic bans

The government is to consult on banning single use plates, cutlery and polystyrene ...

‘Fourth option’ for business waste sparks concern

Companies operating in the commercial waste sector have launched a customer survey on...

Businesses ‘not aware’ of plastics tax, Veolia says

A study conducted by waste management giant Veolia found that 83% of businesses are...

ACP chair questions role of DRS

In a letter to letsrecycle.com, the chair of the government’s Advisory Committee on...

‘Reduce consumption’ to tackle climate crisis, Eunomia says

Sustainability consultancy Eunomia today (13 August) called for “speed of action...

Charity calls for ‘urgent’ introduction of all-in DRS

A charity has called on the government to introduce an ‘all-in’ deposit return ...

Rising shipping costs spark competition concerns

Discussions are underway between the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and ...

Changing circular economy approach ‘could create 450,000 jobs’

“Transforming the UK’s approach” to repair, reuse, recycling and remanufacture ...

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