Defra unveils traffic light-style system to help large producers assess packaging waste in line with EPR material reporting standards
Defra says changes to e-waste rules will ensure online suppliers pay 'fair share' towards costs of collection and recycling
Councils will be required to collect four separate waste and recycling streams from homes and businesses under policy changes unveiled today
Group of leading businesses meet with UK government ahead of upcoming final round of negotiations aimed at agreeing a landmark final plastic pollution treaty before the end of this year
Government reveals first set of illustrative fees for upcoming packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme
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Rules requiring packaging producers to pay more towards the cost of recycling are to be brought before Parliament 'later this year'
Government failure to send clear investment signals to business could lead to more plastic being exported, incinerated or landfilled than ever before, according to the Public Accounts Committee
The full Extended Producer Responsibility regime for packaging waste is now not expected to be operational until 2025, which would be after next General Election
Defra says 2023 timeline has been scrapped to allow department to take account of over 1,200 consultation responses, but campaigners fear move will undermine waste reduction efforts