WEEE compliance specialist thanks Louise Grantham for almost 20 years of dedicated service and confirms Graeme Milne in new post.

Consultation on plans to introduce kerbside collection of WEEE from households by 2026 has alarmed the representative body for high-street charity shops about potential impact on revenues.

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

Reconomy, through its brand Valpak, has acquired Ecosurety’s WEEE and batteries compliance schemes

Campaign group Feedback has filed for a judicial review over the UK Government’s decision to abandon proposed plans to implement reporting requirements for businesses to address food waste

Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.

Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year

Legislation aims to decrease instances of overpackaging and the use of virgin materials

Material Focus initiative will encourage innovation to make recycling of small electrical waste products easier for the public

The body will consider whether firms’ statements, labelling, and certifications could mislead buyers