First Minister Humza Yousaf unhappy that decision granted for temporary exclusion from Internal Market Act will cover only plastic and metal containers

Resource looks at the impact of vapes and e-cigarettes on the environment and the challenges facing the industry in terms of legislation, behaviour change and vape recycling schemes

Decision follows consultation feedback from stakeholders operating non-domestic premises

Statements have been made by the BMRA, Ecoveritas and more

Alupro explains how the aluminium industry might overcome new challenges presented by EPR and DRS

Operators need to pre-sort the waste on-site or demonstrate it has undergone prior sorting

Andy Doran, recently appointed Chairman of Alupro, discusses his new role and the scope for increasing aluminium recycling with new legislation on the horizon.

European Environment Agency framework for assessing eight key secondary raw materials markets finds significant shortcomings

Interim mandatory waste targets aim to reduce waste from plastic, glass, metal, paper, and food

Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year