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Cigarette litter

EU publishes guidance on calculating single-use plastic litter clean-up costs

The European Commission has published detailed guidance on calculating litter clean-up costs, which is required by the Single-Use Plastics Directive, providing Member States with standardised methodologies for implementing Extended Producer Responsibility obligations that became mandatory at the end of 2024.

Plant-based biodegradable materials used to substitute for single-use plastic

Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK regs create barriers for bio-materials

BB-REG-NET report reveals regulatory confusion hampering manufacturers developing sustainable alternatives

The EU advances new vehicle design regulations for circularity in the automotive sector

Member states and manufacturers set to face new rules affecting end-of-life recyclability

Energy from Waste Incinerator

Waste incineration under EU ETS could cut CO2 emissions by 32M tonnes

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| 25 June 2025 |

ZWE and Reloop back bringing energy-to-waste plants under the 2028 European Emissions Trading System

Repair Cafe

UK businesses can create up to 470,000 jobs with circular models

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| 25 June 2025 |

Green Alliance study highlights that investment in circularity, with proper incentivisation, has potential to raise profits and support employment

Leverage Existing Product Data for Streamlined EU DPP Compliance

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Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol

| 24 June 2025 |

Matthew Ekholm discusses steps towards meeting DPP mandate

Food and drink packaging

European trade associations publish guidance for food grade plastic compliance

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| 18 June 2025 |

Joint initiative aims to support waste operators in getting certification and meeting EU requirements for recycled PET food contact materials

Sofie Schop, Executive Director of WRAP EU; Stéphane Leroux, Executive Director, IFWC; Klaus Berend Director for Food Safety, Sustainability and Innovation, European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE); Catherine David CEO WRAP and David Rogers, Director of International Development WRAP.

WRAP EU convenes Brussels talks on textiles EPR implementation

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| 12 June 2025 |

NGO’s European arm holds event with EU officials to encourage circular economy policies focussed on fashion sustainability and food waste reduction

Landfill site

ESA outlines vision for UK circular economy by 2040

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| 5 June 2025 |

Trade body representing waste management companies presents a five-pronged framework to reduce waste, maximise recyclability, increase participation, improve infrastructure, and prevent crime

Mike Jones, Head of Innovation & Global General Manager of Intelligent Solutions at Mainetti

Sustainability regulations and the packaging industry

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Mike Jones, Head of Innovation & Global General Manager of Intelligent Solutions at Mainetti

| 4 June 2025 |

Mike Jones offers his perspective on how evolving EU regulations are shaping the packaging industry’s future

Plastic bottle placed in a reverse vending machine

Deposit Return Schemes halve drinks container litter

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| 3 June 2025 |

Analysis of 80 systems around the world finds correlation between schemes and litter reduction

Pink vape discarded on a beach

Single-use vape ban takes effect across UK from 1 June

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30 May 2025 |

Trading Standards enforcement begins, to tackle the five million devices discarded weekly creating £200 million waste burden

Workers disposing of vapes

Retailer take-back schemes must expand for post-ban vapes

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| 27 May 2025 |

Material Focus warns that big puff and pod models could undermine June legislation benefits without sufficient steps to improve current recycling systems

Reverse vending machine in Iceland, Northern Ireland

Government appoints operator to run DRS schemes

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| 6 May 2025 |

Deposit Management Organisation to manage producer registration, container collection and financial systems across England, Scotland and N. Ireland

Global Deposit Dashboard, Reloop

Deposit return schemes reach over 350 million people worldwide

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| 10 April 2025 |

Reloop launches Global Deposit Dashboard tracking global legislation, as the UK prepares for nationwide implementation by 2027

Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol

The EU’s eco-legislation and navigating greenwashing accusations as a sustainable business

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Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol

| 10 April 2025 |

Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol, explains how EU legislation helps businesses demonstrate sustainability credentials

A box full of recovered vegetables and fruits from hypermarket waste

Waste intensity falling in EU, but member states advised to tighten regulation

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| 3 April 2025 |

The European Environment Agency report finds many countries overly reliant on voluntary measures and failing to utilise regulatory instruments to prevent rising waste volumes

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

Energy-from-Waste facility

CIWM urges practical ETS cost allocation system for waste sector

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| 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

Graeme Milne, Chief Executive of REPIC

Balancing Act: Opinion on UK waste electricals response

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Graeme Milne, Chief Executive of REPIC

| 4 March 2025 |

Graeme Milne, Chief Executive of REPIC, shares views on Defra’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment consultation response

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

Two workers looking at clipboard

Digital waste tracking delayed until April 2026

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| 6 February 2025 |

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

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