Applications for scheme administrator close next week, as guidance sets out detailed implementation plans for retailers, hospitality venues and collection points

New legislation for England and Northern Ireland will require consumers to pay deposits on drinks containers from October 2027

The Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility administrator will oversee fee setting, collection from obligated producers, and payments to local authorities

New government document outlines compliance requirements and penalties for businesses selling disposable vapes

The Environment Agency seeks feedback on proposed civil sanctions for breaches of pEPR regulations

Defra fund will support for farmers and charities with aim of preventing 330,000 tonnes of food waste produced each year

New analysis shows national incineration capacity will exceed residual waste by 2035

Advisory group will help develop a Circular Economy Strategy to support economic growth, create jobs, promote resource efficiency, and accelerate transition to net zero

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

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