Latest data shows six million tonnes wasted annually despite nine per cent reduction from 2021

Zero Waste Scotland evaluation finds fund projects achieved 61 per cent of annual targets in first year

Updated Collections Blueprint 2025 requires ultra-low emission vehicles and enhanced kerbside separation, as new plan maps path to achieve 70 per cent recycling target

Zero Waste Scotland part of European pilot project to develop marketplace for reused building materials

Welsh Government releases timeline for stakeholder engagement and formal consultation following withdrawal from UK-wide system

UK Government pushes back mandatory digital waste reporting system for all four nations, following industry feedback about implementation challenges

Applications for scheme administrator close next week, as guidance sets out detailed implementation plans for retailers, hospitality venues and collection points

New roadmap outlines priority actions across waste reduction, recycling modernisation, and disposal to deliver circular economy legislation

Defra cites £52 million cost and limited environmental impact as reasons for policy reversal

Country makes significant progress in sustainably managing waste despite not having a functioning political government for most of the year