Legislation

Jean-Loup Masson
Comment
How can governments unlock investment to tackle flexible plastics?
Stable policy and targeted financial incentives are key to unlocking private capital for flexible plastics recycling infrastructure.
Splitting the bill

Zero Waste Europe proposes split EPR fees to fund EU waste reduction measures

18 February 2026

Environmental network outlines dual-budget EPR model and interim circularity fund ahead of EU Circular Economy Act.
Burning question

WRA warns millions of tonnes of waste wood face landfill without government action

5 February 2026

Expiry of Renewables Obligation support from April 2027 threatens closure of UK biomass plants
Pay to play

Environment Agency confirms £118 hourly charge for Simpler Recycling non-compliance

4 February 2026

Consultation response confirms time-and-materials charging scheme takes effect from 3 February 2026
Border friction

Industry groups urge EU to ease waste shipment rules ahead of May deadline

30 January 2026

Eight European associations call for transition period and repeal of two-day advance notice requirement
Clear labels

EU proposes harmonised packaging labels to improve sorting accuracy

20 January 2026

JRC research finds material-matching pictograms increased correct disposal by 38 per cent in behavioural trials
No refund

Biffa loses £51 million damages claim over Scottish DRS collapse

19 January 2026

Scottish court rules ministerial letter contained no misrepresentation that induced company to invest
Wasted words

Scotland's draft circular economy strategy a 'wasted opportunity', say campaigners

13 January 2026

30 organisations write to Cabinet Secretary warning of 'wasted opportunity' as consultation closes
Tyre tracks

EA publishes implementation plan for waste tyre export controls to India

13 January 2026

Regulator approves 41 Indian recovery facilities while rejecting 13 that failed environmental standards under its new verification regime.
Passing it on

Luxury childrenswear platform launches digital product passports for resale market

9 January 2026

European marketplace introduces digital tracking as EU prepares to extend passport rules to textiles
Measuring up

Updated sampling requirements for materials facilities published

16 December 2025

Expanded regulations bring single-stream facilities into scope and increase data collection for pEPR
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
Rising toll

Waste sector pollution incidents increase 57 per cent in 2024

21 November 2025

Landfill odour problems account for most serious incidents as EA reports challenges managing scale of issues
Playing with fire

London waste authorities call for action on increasing battery fires

13 November 2025

Coalition urges government to strengthen regulations as incidents rise 71 per cent
12...160Next
Resource Media Logo

Get in touch with us

hello@resourcemedia.co.uk

0117 903 0698

Services Advertising Contact Website Terms Privacy Policy Manage Cookies

© Resource Media 2026

Site map