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The Circular Economy Act must be bold! Europe's resilience depends on it

In a world increasingly shaped by climate imperatives and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe is facing a challenge: how do we ensure access to the materials we need while building a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient economy? The Circular Economy Act, announced by the European Commission, is a unique opportunity to meet that challenge, but only if it is bold, actionable, and truly ambitious.

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Environment Agency and Metropolitan Police detain two men for unlawfully selling fictitious recycling export documentation

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England’s residual waste fell by over 1M tonnes in 2023

Latest Defra statistics show 58.7 million tonnes of residual waste was generated in 2023, with reduction rates falling short of 2028 interim targets

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Government appoints operator to run DRS schemes
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| 6 May 2025 |
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Deposit Management Organisation to manage producer registration, container collection and financial systems across England, Scotland and N. Ireland
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European cities become ‘part of the solution’ in waste prevention
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Beth Jones
| 30 April 2025 |
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Zero Waste Europe report highlights growing adoption of zero waste strategies, with over 86 municipalities focusing on prevention, reuse and repair initiatives over recycling
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‘Waste cowboys’ targeted in new Government fly-tipping reforms
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Beth Jones
| 30 April 2025 |
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Review of waste crime legislation looks to remove regulatory barriers preventing councils from seizing and crushing vehicles used in illegal dumpings
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WasteAid secures £237K for African waste management programmes
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| 29 April 2025 |
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UK charity partners with Veralto to improve conditions for informal waste collections and reduce plastic pollution in The Gambia and South Africa
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PackUK eases 'red' and 'amber' ratings for Recyclability Assessment Methodology
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| 29 April 2025 |
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New exemptions for all DRS-covered containers included in RAM update, following simplification sprint with stakeholders
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Coffee pod recycling service reaches 200 local authority sites
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Three in ten UK households now have access to pod recycling points at waste and recycling centres
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ESA calls for universal kerbside collection of batteries and electricals
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| 28 April 2025 |
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North London community fund awards £168,111 to waste prevention projects
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20 organisations receive grants to tackle waste streams through grassroots initiatives across seven boroughs
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Councils expect meeting ETS tax on incineration will hit services
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| 25 April 2025 |
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LGA survey finds majority of local authorities anticipate reduction in other waste services once obligations to meet cost of UK Emissions Trading Scheme start in 2028 
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ZWE call for full pricing of resource use in EU Circular Economy Act
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| 23 April 2025 |
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Environmental NGO urges policymakers to introduce resource taxes and personal carbon allowances ahead of planned EC consultation
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Haringey issues over £1.3 million in fly-tipping and littering fines
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| 16 April 2025 |
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At least 17 boroughs are increasing fines to £1,000 following the rise of illegal waste dumping in London
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Trade bodies call for stronger recycled content targets in EU vehicle legislation
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| 15 April 2025 |
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EuRIC and FEAD call for transparency and full-cost recovery in forthcoming End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations following auto manufacturers' €458 million cartel fine
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Deposit return schemes reach over 350 million people worldwide
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Beth Jones
| 10 April 2025 |
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Reloop launches Global Deposit Dashboard tracking global legislation, as the UK prepares for nationwide implementation by 2027
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The EU’s eco-legislation and navigating greenwashing accusations as a sustainable business
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| 10 April 2025 |
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Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol, explains how EU legislation helps businesses demonstrate sustainability credentials
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EAC launches inquiry into impact of ‘forever chemicals’
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Beth Jones
| 10 April 2025 |
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The investigation will examine risks to humans and environment from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) found in everyday products
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Defra opens consultation on waste permit reforms
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| 8 April 2025 |
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UK and Welsh Governments launch joint review to close loopholes exploited by illegal waste fraud, following Corry Review
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Homelessness charity opens second-hand department store
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| 3 April 2025 |
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Emmaus Preston transforms a former Debenhams site into a sustainable reuse shop
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Waste intensity falling in EU, but member states advised to tighten regulation
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Beth Jones
| 3 April 2025 |
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The European Environment Agency report finds many countries overly reliant on voluntary measures and failing to utilise regulatory instruments to prevent rising waste volumes
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Alupro and LARAC partner to boost aluminium recycling rates
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Beth Jones
| 2 April 2025 |
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The collaboration aims to enhance council recycling programs and improve household participation rates
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London Textile Action Plan sets nine-point strategy for sustainable fashion
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| 2 April 2025 |
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Cross-sector coalition unveils roadmap that outlines circular vision for capital’s £11 billion textile sector
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