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Aeriel view of a cement factory in France

Circular economy measures could cut EU cement emissions by 50 million tonnes

New research from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows circular economy principles could deliver an additional 38-52 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions reductions annually from Europe's cement and concrete sector by 2050.

Female student putting a plastic bottle into a deposit return machine

Scottish college launches reverse vending machine trial offering 20p per bottle

Four-week pilot at New College Lanarkshire tests financial incentives ahead of 2027 Deposit Return Scheme

Packaging EPR: from uncertainty to action

With new regulations now in force, John Redmayne considers the implementation practicalities that producers now face

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New workplace recycling rules come into force across England

By Resource |

31 March 2025 |

Businesses with 10 or more employees must now separate recyclables and food waste under Simpler Recycling legislation

Simon Stringer, Managing Director of Scotpak

Small or large producers?

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Simon Stringer, Managing Director of Scotpak

| 11 March 2025 |

Simon Stringer, Managing Director of Scotpak, offers alternative reporting model for small retailers that face administrative challenges under pEPR

Reverse vending machine on Strathclyde campus

Reverse vending machines tested at University of Strathclyde

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| 6 March 2025 |

Study by Keep Scotland Beautiful suggests more pilot studies are needed to determine effective incentives for RVMs in preparation for DRS regulation

Pile of waste tyres

Tyre recyclers calls for immediate end of T8 exemptions

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| 4 March 2025 |

TRA criticises government inaction on delayed waste regulations, despite Scotland already removing the contentious loopholes in 2018

Energy-from-Waste facility

CIWM urges practical ETS cost allocation system for waste sector

By

| 4 March 2025 |

New report warns that energy from waste costs could disincentivise carbon reduction plans, noting an estimated £660 million increase for local authorities

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Four nations jointly issue requirements for PackUK’s implementation strategy

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| 27 February 2025 |

Joint policy statement details check list of scheme administrator duties, with June 2025 deadlines set for key governance documents

Material Recycling Facility

EC’s Clean Industrial Deal paves way for 2026 Circular Economy Act

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| 26 February 2025 |

Commission’s plan highlights role of critical material recycling, remanufacturing, and investment in infrastructure as key goals

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ISO 59040:2025 enables businesses to share circular economy data across supply chain

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| 25 February 2025 |

New standard introduces standardised product circularity data sheets to facilitate information exchange

Bulldozer on slope of an inert landfill

Government outlines next steps for landfill waste reduction

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| 13 February 2025 |

Results of Defra consultation show industry backing for coordinated approach to reduce biodegradable waste in landfill, with focus on developing treatment infrastructure

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Digital waste tracking delayed until April 2026

By

| 6 February 2025 |

UK Government pushes back mandatory digital waste reporting system for all four nations, following industry feedback about implementation challenges

WRAP's Business of Recycling website

WRAP launches specialist site to help businesses meet Simpler Recycling rules

By

| 5 February 2025 |

‘Business of Recycling’ provides tailored guidance, downloadable assets, and a waste calculator for different sectors to help meet regulations coming into force from April

Asda employee holding Podback bags

Coffee pod recycling scheme expands into 600 Asda stores

By

| 23 January 2025 |

Partnership between retailer and Podback will allow customers to return used pods through toYou parcel returns service

Plastic bottles in production

Plastics industry calls for stricter European rules on imports

By

| 19 December 2024 |

Producers are urging EU policymakers to support domestic market for recycling as Europe’s share of global production falls

Ocean pollution

Six takeaways from the INC-5 summit on plastic pollution

By

| 5 December 2024 |

Derailed by opposition from oil-producing nations, the majority of countries in support of an ambitious treaty will look towards further negotiations in 2025

Plastic bottle placed in a reverse vending machine

Trade bodies call for deposit scheme pause after Welsh withdrawal

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| 22 November 2024 |

NAWDO, LARAC and The Recycling Association urge government to reconsider DRS plans following Wales's exit from UK-wide system

Dimitra Rappou, Executive Director of Sustainable Products at the Confederation of Paper Industries

Unlocking the Circular Economy: Why Quality Recycling Must Take Priority

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Dimitra Rappou

| 11 October 2024 |

Dimitra Rappou, CPI's Executive Director of Sustainable Products calls for focus on recyclate quality in Simpler Recycling proposals

Woman placing a glass bottle in a deposit return scheme reverse vending machine

Defra Minister confirms glass will be excluded from DRS despite concerns

By

| 11 October 2024 |

Mary Creagh's decision maintains previous Conservative Government policy, which campaigners argue ignores environmental and recycling quality issues

Packaging in warehouse

Defra releases second set of indicative fees for packaging EPR

By

| 1 October 2024 |

Updated guidance based on new Report Packaging Data sees decrease in estimated base fees

Energy-from-Waste facility in London

Councils warn of billion-pound costs from waste incineration emissions scheme

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| 18 September 2024 |

Local Government Association calls for 'polluter pays principle' to avoid ETS costs falling on councils

CIWM review finds Resources and Waste Strategy still mostly undelivered

By

| 14 August 2024 |

Analysis of UK Government’s 2018 strategy shows only 20 per cent of policies enacted and 54 per cent partially in place

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