The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on potential changes to the Landfill Disposals Tax (LDT) in Wales, focusing on three options for adjusting the lower rate. The government is seeking views on removing the lower rate, significantly increasing it, or altering the materials that qualify for the lower rate of the Welsh Landfill Disposals Tax.In doing this, the Senedd Government is seeking to gather views about the potential impacts of these changes on businesses, waste management... More
A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation explores the challenges and opportunities of aligning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems for textiles across borders.
Trade group declares poor enforcement of regulations is enabling metal theft, in the wake of new evidence showing that the crime costs the UK £500 million each year.
Waste and recycling firms are being urged to check whether they are meeting their legal duties for storing and processing waste wood under RPS 291 as the Environment Agency starts to actively check compliance.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Thérèse Coffey has announced that the forthcoming consistency legislation for England will be renamed ‘Simpler Recycling’
Industry association RECHARGE says it will support policymakers in shaping secondary acts of legislation, seeking to make batteries more sustainable at every point in the supply chain
