Darryl Rigby, Content Executive at TradeSparky, argues that Reform UK’s promise to scrap net zero policies while increasing recycling rates is completely incompatible. …
What a Reform Government could mean for waste and resource policy
2026
Why now is the time to rethink FMCG labels for the circular economy and EPR
David Acott, Director of Operations at Interket UK, and Alice Rackley, CEO at Polytag, discuss why now is the time to rethink Fast-Moving Consumer …
Waste sector emissions fall by 4%
Greenhouse gas emissions produced by the waste sector fell by 4% between 2023 and 2024. Landfill accounted for 55% of total waste emissions in …
Environment Agency shuts down two illegal waste sites
The Environment Agency has obtained court orders to restrict access to two illegal waste sites. An Environment Agency officer closing the site in Minster, …
Why 2026 is a pivotal year for global waste governance
From a global plastics treaty and emerging science-policy frameworks to persistent health, safety and governance challenges on the ground, 2026 marks a critical convergence …
Firm fined £600,000 for illegally storing waste including animal blood
A Cornwall firm has been found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Roger …
UK metals recycling’s operational emissions could fall 93% by 2050
UK metals recycling’s operational emissions could fall 93% by 2050 with government support, according to a new report from BMRA. A Carbon Footprint Assessment …
Waste crime inquiry chair ‘astounded’ waste site on King’s estate has not been cleared
The Lords’ waste crime inquiry chair has said she is ‘astounded’ an illegal waste site on the King’s estate has not been cleared by …
Dynamic digital passports enable real-time tracking of perishable goods, research shows
Dynamic digital passports that track the condition of perishable goods in real-time could ‘dramatically cut waste and improve safety’, new research shows. A new …
Too Good To Go distributes 300,000 parcels of surplus food from household brands
Too Good To Go announces it has distributed 300,000 parcels since launching a new initiative for major household brands. Too Good To Go partnered …