The council cites public opposition, emissions reduction, and the large amount of plastic being burned as the reasons for the decision

Lars Rensing, CEO of Protokol, explores the measures businesses can take to prepare for compliance with ESPR’s Digital Product Passport (PPD) mandate

RECOUP survey reveals 312 councils must add film and flexible plastic collections within two years if current Government requirement is to be met

Defra stakeholder briefing sets out universal food waste separation requirement and streamlined approach to written assessments for exemptions to separately collect paper and card

Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams announce new Ittervoort plant set to open in late 2025, handling waste from Belgium, the Netherlands, and parts of Germany

Government announces plan to address longstanding disparity in WEEE regulations between traditional retailers and online marketplaces

Businesses must take initiative on plastic pollution following limited progress at UN treaty negotiations

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

Polestar and MBA Polymers UK collaborate to integrate plastic waste in EV interiors, aiming for less waste in landfill and carbon emissions

Derailed by opposition from oil-producing nations, the majority of countries in support of an ambitious treaty will look towards further negotiations in 2025