UK and Welsh Governments launch joint review to close loopholes exploited by illegal waste fraud, following Corry Review

The European Environment Agency report finds many countries overly reliant on voluntary measures and failing to utilise regulatory instruments to prevent rising waste volumes

WRAP launches web-service to evaluate whether local authorities can continue collecting paper and card recycling with other materials.

Businesses with 10 or more employees must now separate recyclables and food waste under Simpler Recycling legislation

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

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