Trade associations write to Environment Secretary over complex business waste EPR proposals
Thirteen trade associations have sent a letter to Environment Secretary George Eustice over complex business waste proposals included in the Extended Producer...
China and Indonesia show need for UK paper mill investment says The Recycling Association
The Recycling Association is calling for the Government to support investment in UK paper and cardboard recycling infrastructure on the back of...
Valpak models changes for packaging waste producers under EPR proposals
Compliance scheme Valpak has produced a report that looks at how packaging waste producers will be affected by the Government's proposals for...
The Recycling Association welcomes separate collection consultation by Defra
A plan by Defra to consult on guidance and further regulations on separate collection of materials has been welcomed by The Recycling...
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.
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...
Diageo launch 100% plastic free paper whisky bottle
A 100% plastic free paper whisky bottle has been launched by drinks manufacturer Diageo.
In early 2021, Johnnie Walker...
Single management system for PRN compliance is favourite model in Resources & Waste Strategy...
A single not-for-profit management organisation has been revealed as the preferred model for respondents in the Government's and devolved Governments' responses to...
The Recycling Podcast has been launched
A new podcast, The Recycling Podcast, discussing the latest issues in the recycling sector has been launched.
The first...
Conservative manifesto proposes export ban on plastics to non-OECD countries
A Conservative government would ban the export of recycled plastics to non-OECD countries if it is elected on 12 December.