JRC consultation reveals competing priorities for packaging and waste receptacle labelling as 2026 implementation deadline approaches

Zero Waste Europe analysis finds current budget allocations insufficient for central and eastern European countries, despite 39 per cent increase in waste management funding

Simon Stringer, Managing Director of Scotpak, offers alternative reporting model for small retailers that face administrative challenges under pEPR

New requirements for battery-related waste aims to keep critical materials within European economy

Study by Keep Scotland Beautiful suggests more pilot studies are needed to determine effective incentives for RVMs in preparation for DRS regulation

TRA criticises government inaction on delayed waste regulations, despite Scotland already removing the contentious loopholes in 2018

New report warns that energy from waste costs could disincentivise carbon reduction plans, noting an estimated £660 million increase for local authorities

Graeme Milne, Chief Executive of REPIC, shares views on Defra’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment consultation response

Joint policy statement details check list of scheme administrator duties, with June 2025 deadlines set for key governance documents

Commission’s plan highlights role of critical material recycling, remanufacturing, and investment in infrastructure as key goals