Government allocates no specific funding for circular economy initiatives despite local authority reform pressures

Environmental NGO warns that unsustainable losses could place a £64 million burden on local authorities, charities, and consumers if struggling industry fails

Libraries Unlimited partners with grassroots groups to transform libraries into circular economy action centres

Three in ten UK households now have access to pod recycling points at waste and recycling centres

Research shows mandatory collections could prevent 85 per cent of waste fires and save £6bn over a decade

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

LGA survey finds majority of local authorities anticipate reduction in other waste services once obligations to meet cost of UK Emissions Trading Scheme start in 2028

At least 17 boroughs are increasing fines to £1,000 following the rise of illegal waste dumping in London

The collaboration aims to enhance council recycling programs and improve household participation rates

Cross-sector coalition unveils roadmap that outlines circular vision for capital’s £11 billion textile sector