£1.1 billion generated by packaging reforms to be invested in recycling services, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh has announced. The UK Government says the investment will unlock regional growth, create new green jobs across the country, and boost household recycling rates. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh said: “This government is cleaning up Britain and ending the […]
The UK’s provisional recycling rate for waste from households (WfH), including Incinerator Bottom Ash metal (IBAm), reached 44.6% in 2023, up from 44.1% in 2022, according to new government statistics. Recycling rates increased across all UK nations in 2023. England recorded a provisional rate of 44.0%, while Wales remained the highest-performing nation at 57.0%. Northern […]
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has announced a monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) period starting in 2026, paving the way for the potential inclusion of waste incineration within the carbon pricing framework. The UK ETS Authority has published its interim response to a consultation on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK […]
MPs vote in favour of draft Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024.
O2 network’s move to switch off 3G in April 2025 could generate £13 million worth of e-waste, according to new research by BusinessWaste.co.uk.
69% of Scots believe the Scottish Government “must urgently” invest in local authority recycling.
Embark on a transformative journey through the Environmental Protection Act of 1990.
Envisioned by the European Commission and set to take effect on January 1, 2024, the CSRD represents not […]
Embracing a CSR approach is paramount for businesses aiming to cultivate a positive societal and […]
