Changes under Simpler Recycling plans are designed to boost recycling rates, deliver cost savings, and reduce waste sent to landfill
Government claims move would protect a further 146,000 hectares of the carbon-rich wildlife habitats across the country
New scheme offers food redistribution charities grants to help tackle estimated 330,000 tonnes of food waste each year
New waste incinerators must be carbon capture ready and make use of residual heat if they are to receive planning approval, Defra confirms
Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste
Defra says changes to e-waste rules will ensure online suppliers pay 'fair share' towards costs of collection and recycling
Forestry Minister Mary Creagh hosts new Taskforce that aims to oversee an acceleration in the UK's tree-planting efforts
Legislation to ban sale of single use vapes from 1 June 2025 laid in Parliament, Circular Economy Minister confirms
Mary Creagh says government has begun appointing industry, academic, and civil society groups to new Circular Economy Taskforce to help design fresh policy regime for waste, recycling, and reuse in the UK
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