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In a world increasingly shaped by climate imperatives and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe is facing a challenge: how do we ensure access to the materials we need while building a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient economy? The Circular Economy Act, announced by the European Commission, is a unique opportunity to meet that challenge, but only if it is bold, actionable, and truly ambitious.

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PackUK eases 'red' and 'amber' ratings for Recyclability Assessment Methodology
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| 29 April 2025 |
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New exemptions for all DRS-covered containers included in RAM update, following simplification sprint with stakeholders
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North London community fund awards £168,111 to waste prevention projects
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25 April 2025 |
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20 organisations receive grants to tackle waste streams through grassroots initiatives across seven boroughs
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WRAP publishes new carbon metric
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Beth Jones
| 10 April 2025 |
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CarbonWARM tool expands coverage to incorporate new waste streams, including WEEE, batteries, sanitary waste, and incinerator bottom ash
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eTEEP tool to help councils comply with Simpler Recycling regulations
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1 April 2025 |
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WRAP launches web-service to evaluate whether local authorities can continue collecting paper and card recycling with other materials.
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New workplace recycling rules come into force across England
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31 March 2025 |
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Businesses with 10 or more employees must now separate recyclables and food waste under Simpler Recycling legislation
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England’s household recycling rate rises to 44 per cent
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| 27 March 2025 |
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Latest figures for 2023/24 reverses recent decline, but still remains below pre-pandemic levels
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Government outlines next steps for landfill waste reduction
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| 13 February 2025 |
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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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Mind the gap: Investment in recycling infrastructure needed to fulfil current policies
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| 12 February 2025 |
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WRAP and Defra analysis highlights gaps in processing capacity across key material streams to meet demand from packaging reforms
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No minimum threshold set for business food waste collections under Simpler Recycling
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Charles Newman
| 13 December 2024 |
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Defra stakeholder briefing sets out universal food waste separation requirement and streamlined approach to written assessments for exemptions to separately collect paper and card
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Government scraps mandatory cup takeback scheme for retailers
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6 December 2024 |
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Defra cites £52 million cost and limited environmental impact as reasons for policy reversal
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Industry network secures £474k to boost bio-based materials regulation
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2 December 2024 |
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BB-REG-NET to develop new standards and frameworks for sustainable chemical alternatives to fossil-based materials
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Simpler Recycling revision mandates separate collection of paper and card
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Charles Newman
| 29 November 2024 |
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Defra publishes new guidance with TEEP clause likely to maintain status quo for commingled collection of dry recyclables
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Trade bodies call for deposit scheme pause after Welsh withdrawal
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Charles Newman
| 22 November 2024 |
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NAWDO, LARAC and The Recycling Association urge government to reconsider DRS plans following Wales's exit from UK-wide system
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Wales to develop separate deposit return scheme to protect recycling progress
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18 November 2024 |
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Deputy First Minister confirms nation will exit UK-wide DRS process over Internal Market Act constraints
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Tesco’s switch to paper pasta packs to save 10M pieces of plastic yearly
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| 15 November 2024 |
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Retailer set to transition own-brand product range to fully recyclable paper packaging as part of the brand’s 4R recycling strategy.
Mandatory cup takeback scheme will require transformation of recycling infrastructure
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12 November 2024 |
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Valpak report says waste sector should prepare collection systems for 3.2 billion disposable cups used annually
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Unlocking the Circular Economy: Why Quality Recycling Must Take Priority
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| 11 October 2024 |
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Dimitra Rappou, CPI's Executive Director of Sustainable Products calls for focus on recyclate quality in Simpler Recycling proposals
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Defra Minister confirms glass will be excluded from DRS despite concerns
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| 11 October 2024 |
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Mary Creagh's decision maintains previous Conservative Government policy, which campaigners argue ignores environmental and recycling quality issues
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Shotton Paper Mill redevelopment sees £1 billion investment
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| 26 September 2024 |
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North Wales plant to become UK’s largest recycled fibre manufacturing facility
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Wales's circular economy success: A model for global sustainability
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Mal Williams
| 16 September 2024 |
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Citizen engagement has played a key role in driving Welsh recycling rates from 3 to 66 per cent in just over two decades
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