China ban increases council recycling costs
At least a fifth of councils have felt a direct impact from China’s restrictions on imports of mixed paper and certain types of plastic...
Environment Bill brings more producer responsibility and plastic export ban
The Government will introduce its Environment Bill before Parliament today that will make manufacturers responsible for the products they bring to market.
25-year Environment Plan launched that aims to boost plastics recycling
The 25-year Environment plan was launched today in a speech by the Prime Minister Theresa May, outlining how the Government will improve the environment over a generation.
Call to stimulate recycling markets following EU President’s State of the Union Address
European recycling and waste trade association have welcomed EU President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address, but called for...
Producer Pays Principle in Parliament tomorrow
Anna McMorrin, Labour MP for Cardiff North, will introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill to Parliament tomorrow aimed at convincing government to force producers...
2018 budget news
In his 'end of austerity budget', Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has announced:
A £10m fund to deal with abandoned waste sites.
A...
WRAP launches new Recycle Now campaign to fight plastic waste
A focus on recycling plastic is being launched by WRAP’s Recycle Now campaign.
Its Plastic Planet programme will include hard-hitting digital images and message aimed...
ESA welcomes NIA resources and waste policy recommendations
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has welcomed the publication of the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA).
The NIA has made a series of recommendations to help...
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