Government

Plastic pollution
Rest of World
US seeks allies on global plastic pollution treaty, Reuters reports

According to a document exclusively seen by Reuters, the United States is seeking to form a coalition ahead of negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty. This follows weeks after a similar group was formed by several other G7 members, including Britain, Canada, France, and Germany.

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UK Central Government
ESA publishes new quality standards for exported post-consumer plastics

The guidelines aim to curb rising contamination in waste materials exported to developing countries

Construction and demolition waste
Legislation
Scottish Government launches consultation on devolved tax

The plan aims to support circularity in the country’s construction industry

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Scotland witnessed two per cent increase in waste following pandemic, SEPA reveals
By
Alice Lang
| 28 September 2022 |
New 2021 statistics reveal impact the end of lockdown had on Scottish waste practices
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WRAP: G7 could save 0.8 billion tonnes of CO2eq emissions
By
Amelia Kelly
| 26 September 2022 |
The NGO outlines seven strategies to assist G7 in preventing consumption-based emissions
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Edmonton EfW facility: Plans to power heat network sparks legal action
By
Alice Lang
| 23 September 2022 |
Challenge will be brought on the plant’s suggested use for the Haringey Heat Network
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Energy crisis will have ‘disastrous’ impact on European recycling ambitions
By
Alice Lang
| 22 September 2022 |
With rising costs hindering recycling initiatives, Europe’s transition to circularity is now at risk
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Feedback: EU must consider legally binding food waste reduction targets
By
Alice Lang
| 21 September 2022 |
The group proposes a plan to address the 153.5 million tonnes of EU food lost each year
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Wales announces single-use plastics ban
By
Amelia Kelly
| 21 September 2022 |
Ministers will be given the power to add or remove products from the ban if supported by the Senedd
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Refuse strike expected in Ealing
By
Amelia Kelly
| 8 September 2022 |
Workers at Greener Ealing Ltd are set for a consultative ballot on strike action, GMB says
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Ranil Jayawardena appointed Environment Secretary in Truss’ first cabinet
By
Alice Lang
| 7 September 2022 |
Jayawardena joins Defra from the Department for International Trade
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Waste and resource industry responds to Liz Truss’ appointment as new PM
By
Alice Lang
| 6 September 2022 |
Organisations call for ‘a resource-efficient and thrifty economy’ as Truss is elected
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Mechanical engineers urge ‘radical rethink’ of UK waste hierarchy
By
Alice Lang
| 6 September 2022 |
An update report calls for ‘Waste as a Resource’ approach to climate change mitigation
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Manchester reuse centre hits major milestone in first year
By
Alice Lang
| 2 September 2022 |
The Renew Hub has resold more than 50,000 preloved items since July 2021
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Strikes begin among refuse workers in Windsor and Maidenhead
By
Alice Lang
| 31 August 2022 |
Action comes amid a pay dispute between workers and their employer Serco
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Defra urges ‘targeted and proportionate’ litter enforcement from councils
By
Alice Lang
| 30 August 2022 |
The body warns of the impact on legitimacy as councils overuse penalties
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‘Decontamination’ needed as waste strikes continue, says Public Health Scotland
By
Alice Lang
| 30 August 2022 |
The body has recommended precautions as waste continues to accumulate
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Veolia to sell ‘substantial parts’ of SUEZ under CMA ruling
By
Emma Love
| 25 August 2022 |
The competition body’s final report confirms its May provisional ruling
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Research finds plastic tax sign-ups 'surprisingly low’
By
Amelia Kelly
| 22 August 2022 |
Law firm Pinsent Masons points to ‘widespread confusion’ over the legislation
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Wales proposes ban on common single-use plastics
By
Amelia Kelly
| 17 August 2022 |
Plastic straws and single-use plastic bags are among the items falling within the ban’s scope
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Government announces delays to PRN reform consultation response
By
Amelia Kelly
| 16 August 2022 |
129 responses were received, with Defra stating that a response can be expected in October
Bins on street
Surrey bin strike action suspended
By
Amelia Kelly
| 15 August 2022 |
A majority of GMB members have accepted an improved offer to refuse drivers and loaders
Teeside
Tees Valley EfW project shortlisted for BEIS CCS funding
By
Emma Love
| 15 August 2022 |
The project will enter a ‘due diligence’ process prior to funding negotiations and governmental approval