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Global plastic waste doubled in two decades, OECD report finds

Today (22 February), a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) finds that just nine per cent of worldwide plastic waste is successfully recycled, with the majority going to landfill, being incinerated or polluting the environment.

GHG emissions associated with waste industry do not count EfW
Defra's GHG emissions indicator for waste industry ‘inadequate for purpose’

New report by Dr Dominic Hogg recommends an ‘overhaul’ of the Government’s methodology

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Office of Environmental Protection now legally formed


The body will enforce legislation passed under the recently enshrined Environment Act

Circularity
Report identifies actions waste sector must take to achieve circularity
By
Kai Malloy
| 17 November 2021 |
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The recommendations come in advance of the Second National Infrastructure Assessment
COP26 Glasgow
CIWM responds to COP26 agreements
By
Kai Malloy
| 15 November 2021 |
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The introduction of climate change to the curriculum was amongst those discussed
Single-use plastic straws
Scotland to ban single-use plastics by June 2022
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Kai Malloy
| 15 November 2021 |
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The ban comes after a twelve-week public consultation, which concluded in January
Wasted Opportunities waste reduction
Quarter of countries neglecting waste reduction strategy
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Kai Malloy
| 5 November 2021 |
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Wasted Opportunities report underpins the resource sector’s role in achieving Net Zero
COP26 Glasgow
CIWM President criticises absence of waste in COP26 agenda
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Kai Malloy
| 2 November 2021 |
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Dr Adam Read has labelled the lack of representation a ‘critical oversight’
Plastic pollution
China publishes five-year plastics pollution plan
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Kai Malloy
| 21 September 2021 |
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The plan outlines the nation’s strategy for tackling plastic waste
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UK organisations urge COP26 President to support anaerobic digestion
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Kai Malloy
| 21 September 2021 |
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The consortium, led by ADBA, addressed a letter to Alok Sharma encouraging him to advocate the practice
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Businesses restate calls to strengthen Environment Bill
By Resource |
15 September 2021 |
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Corporations write to Defra asking it to ‘tackle all forms of deforestation’, not just poorly regulated illegal deforestation
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Eunomia invites producers and retailers to shape new European legislation
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15 September 2021 |
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The consultancy is investigating compliance with extended producer responsibility obligations in online markets
EA guidance
Environment Agency urges sports industry to combat plastic waste
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Kai Malloy
| 13 September 2021 |
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The Environment Agency has presented the sector with advice regarding the reduction of avoidable plastic refuse
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Environmental organisations call on UK Government to ban polluting plastics
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Emma Love
| 20 July 2021 |
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In an open letter to the Environment Minister, a group of 21 organisations urged the Government to align with the EU Single-Use Directive
Food waste
WRAP’s Courtauld Commitment extended to 2030
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Kai Malloy
| 20 July 2021 |
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The agreement will see the UK food and drinks sectors face more ambitious sustainability targets to meet UN climate objectives 
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Interim OEP recommends Defra ‘looks again’ at draft policy statement
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Emma Love
| 7 July 2021 |
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The Interim OEP issued a series of recommendations in response to Defra’s draft environmental principles policy statement, but welcomed it as an ‘important step’
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Single-Use Plastics Directive Comes into force
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Kai Malloy
| 5 July 2021 |
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The EU-wide scheme enforced more parts of its legislation on 3 July 2021
Jacob Hayler and Sarah Poulter
CIWM and ESA unite to tackle modern slavery across waste sector
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Kai Malloy
| 1 July 2021 |
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The Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environment Services Association (ESA) promise to tackle slavery across the industry
Glass bottles
DRS fundamental to Greece reaching recycling targets
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Lidia Creech
| 27 May 2021 |
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Eunomia and the Association of the Greek Manufacturers of Packaging and Materials (AGMPM) have made several suggestions for a successful and sustainable DRS
FCC Environment launches report mapping key political challenges for waste sector
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Lidia Creech
| 12 May 2021 |
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‘Mapping the Politics of Waste’ covers changes in legislation and key challenges facing the waste and resources sector
Glenys Stacey
MPs give green light to Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of OEP
By
Emma Love
| 18 December 2020 |
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In a report published today, MPs have supported the new appointment to the Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection.
WRA to challenge hazardous waste regulations
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Patrick Jowett
| 8 December 2020 |
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The Wood Recyclers’ Association fears the new regulations will damage the waste wood supply chain
Peter James, partner and head of health and safety at national law firm BLM
What do waste companies need to know about Covid-19 inspections?
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Peter James
| 7 September 2020 |
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Peter James, partner and head of health and safety at national law firm BLM, explains what waste management companies need to be aware of when it comes to Covid-19 inspections.
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