Legislation

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‘Reckless and irresponsible’ to pause EPR, Ecoveritas claims

15 August 2022

Packaging data specialist Ecoveritas claims rowing back on the planned introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging would be “reckless and irresponsible”. Several ...

BEIS shortlists EfW carbon capture projects for funding

The government has announced the 20 projects which could receive funding support to ...

‘Blunder’ leads to £11,200 fine for exporting ‘banned waste’

The Environment Agency has announced it has “successfully prosecuted” a former ...

NRW aims to ‘safeguard waste market’ with Flintshire operation

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) says it carried out an enforcement operation on Ewloe ...

Defra approves WEEE balancing system

Following a period of consultation, the government has approved a proposal from the ...

Man jailed for ‘illegally importing and burning waste’

The Environment Agency reported last week (5 August) that a man has been sentenced to...

Defra rejects call to pause EPR over cost of living fears

Defra has denied suggestions made by the Food and Drink Federation that extended ...

News in brief (02/08/2022)

With news on: BEIS announces heat networks funding; Aviva appeals against Barry ...

CMA to probe fashion retailers over recycled content claims

The Competition and Markets Authority announced last week (29 July) it will be “...

Sector must offer ‘solution’ to cutting UK’s emissions, FCC says

The waste sector faces a “significant challenge” to ensure it is seen as "part of...

WISH to issue guidance on machinery as injuries increase

The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum is set to publish updated guidance ...

Waste sector can ease EU’s energy crisis, FEAD says

The waste management sector could help end the EU's “dependence” on Russian ...

MPs slam ‘delay’ to government’s environmental principles

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned the government that there is “no...

UK-wide ‘WM3’ waste classification survey launched

letsrecycle.com readers have been asked to take part in a UK-wide survey seeking to ...

Kirklees proposes waste initiatives amid lack of government ‘clarity’

A Kirklees council committee will ask the local authority’s cabinet for nearly £3 ...

LGA warns of gaps in Defra aim to halve residual waste

The Local Government Association (LGA) has welcomed the government’s plans to halve...

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