New exemptions for all DRS-covered containers included in RAM update, following simplification sprint with stakeholders

20 organisations receive grants to tackle waste streams through grassroots initiatives across seven boroughs

CarbonWARM tool expands coverage to incorporate new waste streams, including WEEE, batteries, sanitary waste, and incinerator bottom ash

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

Latest figures for 2023/24 reverses recent decline, but still remains below pre-pandemic levels

Results of Defra consultation show industry backing for coordinated approach to reduce biodegradable waste in landfill, with focus on developing treatment infrastructure

WRAP and Defra analysis highlights gaps in processing capacity across key material streams to meet demand from packaging reforms

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

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