Making it easier and more convenient to dispose of unwanted electricals is a sensible proposal for everyone involved in the WEEE sector to support.The growth of electrical and electronic devices in our daily lives necessitates convenient and efficient ways to manage their end-of-life disposal. On the surface, rolling out wide-scale kerbside collection and free of charge home-collections appears to be a positive step towards meeting the growing demand for more accessible solutions.
Consultation on plans to introduce kerbside collection of WEEE from households by 2026 has alarmed the representative body for high-street charity shops about potential impact on revenues.
Government plans secondary legislation to ensure parity for online retailers, with a particular focus on improving management of small WEEE and disposable vapes
Campaign group Feedback has filed for a judicial review over the UK Government’s decision to abandon proposed plans to implement reporting requirements for businesses to address food waste
Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.
Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year