Compliance Schemes

Flawed monitoring leading to overestimation of UK packaging recycling, says NAO
Flawed monitoring could lead to overestimation of UK packaging recycling, says NAO

The UK’s packaging recycling rates could be overestimated due to flaws in the monitoring and oversight of the UK packaging recycling system, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).


The NAO, which is responsible for auditing government departments, agencies and public bodies, released its report today (23 July) at the request of Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), which... More

EU pressed to set mandatory recycled plastic content requirement
EU pressed to set mandatory recycled plastic content requirement

A coalition of 34 European organisations has called on the EU to implement a minimum requirement for recycled plastics in new products.

 

OECD report urges governments to crack down on WEEE free-riding
OECD report urges governments to crack down on WEEE free-riding

A new report from the OECD has urged governments to get serious about the issues of free-riding by online retailers of electronics who don’t adhere to waste compliance obligations.

Recycle NI launched to represent waste management industry
Recycle NI launched to represent waste management industry
By
Kate Dickinson
| 2 July 2018 |
Recycle NI is the first trade body for the waste, recycling and resource sector in Northern Ireland, representing the views of member businesses to policy makers, the media and other stakeholders.
Deposit return: A tried and tested solution for Scotland
Deposit return: A tried and tested solution for Scotland
By
Clarissa Morawski
| 22 June 2018 |
Clarissa Morawski, Managing Director of Reloop, makes the case for deposit return schemes in the fight against plastic waste.
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
EU Circular Economy Package becomes law
By
Rob Cole
| 20 June 2018 |
The EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) has been published in the EU’s Official Journal, meaning the legislation will enter into force at the start of July, 20 days after its publication.
WEEE compliance fees total £8m after low collections in 2017
WEEE compliance fees total £8m after low collections in 2017
By
Kate Dickinson
| 8 June 2018 |
An £8-million fund for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been raised through the use of the WEEE compliance fee system in 2017. 
Reduce residual waste collections to reach EU recycling targets, says ESA
Reduce residual waste collections to reach EU recycling targets, says ESA
By
Kate Dickinson
| 30 May 2018 |
UK councils could meet EU recycling targets by reducing residual waste collections and increasing separate food waste services – but at a significant extra cost without government intervention, according to a new report from the Environmental Services Association.
Compliance schemes support amendments to WEEE Regulations
Compliance schemes support amendments to WEEE Regulations
By
Kate Dickinson
| 23 May 2018 |
UK compliance schemes for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) have welcomed the government’s response to its consultation on proposed amendments to the UK WEEE Regulations 2013, with actions to be taken forward including a more equitable sharing of the costs of WEEE collection.
Recolight CEO elected Vice-Chairman of European light recycling organisation
Recolight CEO elected Vice-Chairman of European light recycling organisation
By
Rob Cole
| 30 April 2018 |
Nigel Harvey, CEO of lighting recycling compliance scheme Recolight, has been appointed Vice-Chairman of EucoLight, the European association of lamp and lighting collection and recycling organisations.
Industry says DRS must form part of wider waste strategy
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 April 2018 |
The announcement this morning (28 March) of plans to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England has been hailed as a victory by plastics pollution campaigners, though many within the waste and resources industry have called for caution regarding implementation.
New EA waste crime powers come into force
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 April 2018 |
The Environment Agency (EA) will be providing waste enforcement officers with body cameras to tackle incidents of abuse as a new raft of waste crime powers comes into force.
Recolight welcomes revised WEEE collection targets for lighting
By
Rob Cole
| 29 April 2018 |
Waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) compliance scheme for the lighting industry Recolight has welcomed Defra’s higher national target for waste lamp recycling in 2018.
WRAP report reveals SCAP signatories make progress on textile sustainability targets
By
Josie Benge
| 29 April 2018 |
New WRAP report reveals impressive reductions in water use, carbon and waste in the textiles production cycle from Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) signatories. 
Applications open for 2018 Green Alley Award
By
Rob Cole
| 23 April 2018 |
The European award for circular economy startups and innovators has launched a call for applications for this year’s competition ahead of October’s Berlin final.
European Parliament votes through Circular Economy Package
By
Rob Cole
| 18 April 2018 |
One of the final hurdles in ratifying new European circular economy legislation has been cleared as the European Parliament votes through the Circular Economy Package, fixing a 65 per cent recycling target for 2035. 
No increase in recycling rates without funding reform, says LARAC
No increase in recycling rates without funding reform, says LARAC
By
Rob Cole
| 11 April 2018 |
A new policy paper from LARAC, released today (11 April), calls on the government to introduce direct charging for household waste collections and PRN reform to increase recycling and tackle the funding crisis crippling UK local authorities.
Government to introduce deposit return scheme in England this year
Government to introduce deposit return scheme in England this year
By
Rob Cole
| 28 March 2018 |
A deposit return scheme for drinks containers will be introduced in England later this year subject to the results of a consultation, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed today (28 March).
Government to introduce deposit return scheme in England this year
By
Rob Cole
| 28 March 2018 |
A deposit return scheme for drinks containers will be introduced in England later this year subject to the results of a consultation, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed today (28 March).
New EA charging regime to start in April
New EA charging regime to start in April
By
Rob Cole
| 22 March 2018 |
Changes to the Environment Agency’s charging and permits regime will come into force on 1 April despite industry concerns that this is too soon for businesses to prepare.
WEEE reprocessors criticise Defra over lower collection targets
WEEE reprocessors criticise Defra over lower collection targets
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 March 2018 |
Defra’s proposed collection target for WEEE in 2018 is  lower than the missed 2017 target, triggering dismay from the industry.
Liverpool charity receives government funding for WEEE reuse
Liverpool charity receives government funding for WEEE reuse
By
Kate Dickinson
| 12 March 2018 |
Liverpool charity CREATE UK has received £25,000 of government funding to recycle and reuse discarded white goods.
UK overestimating plastic packaging recycling rate, says Eunomia
UK overestimating plastic packaging recycling rate, says Eunomia
By
Rob Cole
| 6 March 2018 |
The UK’s plastic packaging recycling rate could be 9-10 percentage points lower than official figures, according to a report from Eunomia Research & Consulting.