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Defra has announced implementation of DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year

The new regulations came into effect on 1 January 2023 and prevent disposal through landfilling due to pollutants in many soft furnishings

BMRA calls for Defra to act as 700 fires in last 12 months linked to e-waste discarded in bins

Defra reported to be considering restrictions for plastic plates, cutlery, and polystyrene cups 

Kerbside collection of flexible plastics is set to be introduced in 2027, Will Simpson explores how it will practically be achieved

The new regulation aims to improve sustainability throughout the life cycle of batteries

Ecosurety’s Robbie Staniforth gives an update on WEEE 

Joseph Doherty considers the implications of the Reforms to the PRN and PERN system. He is Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste in Northern Ireland which processes over 200,000 tonnes a year of household recyclables and is a significant PERN Trader.

Electricity generator’s renewable credentials challenged by Environment Audit Committee