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Untapped potential

UK bioeconomy could generate £204bn but faces regulatory barriers

5 December 2025

New report identifies policy misalignment and regulatory fragmentation hindering bio-based materials development
New chair

Gareth Rollings appointed LARAC Chair

4 December 2025

West Sussex Head of Waste takes on the role to lead the local authority trade association from Cathy Cook.
Halving waste

Defra sets 287kg per capita residual waste target by 2042

2 December 2025

Government’s delivery plan for England also sets interim 2030 targets with current collection and packaging reforms expected to contribute most of the reduction
Open for business

Wales opens deposit management organisation applications for 2027 scheme

28 November 2025

Application process launches with deadline of 23 January 2026
Mind the gap

European Commission addresses €121.8bn annual bioeconomy investment gap

27 November 2025

Bioeconomy Strategy establishes financing mechanisms and regulatory framework to scale bio-based materials and technologies
Tax retreat

Budget 2025 abandons landfill tax convergence after construction sector opposition

26 November 2025

Chancellor also confirms early 2026 consultations on local authority EPR performance and packaging waste recycling reforms
Mine the gap

Government sets 20 per cent recycling target in Critical Minerals Strategy

25 November 2025

Vision 2035 aims to diversify supply chains as UK demand for lithium set to rise 1,100 per cent
Paper trail

Two arrested for £875k packaging recycling fraud in Yorkshire

18 November 2025

Environment Agency and South Yorkshire Police detain suspects in investigation into fraudulent PERN claims
Crossing the line

Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike over workplace conditions

17 November 2025

22 Job & Talent staff vote for industrial action following blacklisting allegations
Common standard

Global framework for business circularity measurement launched at COP30

17 November 2025

WBCSD and One Planet Network introduce a standardised protocol for corporate circular performance reporting
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