Industry Legislation

Aeriel view of a cement factory in France

Circular economy measures could cut EU cement emissions by 50 million tonnes

New research from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows circular economy principles could deliver an additional 38-52 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions reductions annually from Europe's cement and concrete sector by 2050.

Female student putting a plastic bottle into a deposit return machine

Scottish college launches reverse vending machine trial offering 20p per bottle

Four-week pilot at New College Lanarkshire tests financial incentives ahead of 2027 Deposit Return Scheme

Packaging EPR: from uncertainty to action

With new regulations now in force, John Redmayne considers the implementation practicalities that producers now face

Huw Irranca-Davies holding a glass bottle

Wales launches reuse-focused deposit return scheme consultation

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| 19 August 2025 |

Stakeholders asked for views on proposed reuse targets for 2031-2040 and phased glass inclusion with zero deposit transition approach

WEEE amendments make online platforms liable for overseas suppliers

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Olivia Loughran

| 13 August 2025 |

New regulations come into force requiring online retailers to close loophole in producer responsibility obligations

Environment Agency announces enhanced verification for waste tyre exports to India

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Olivia Loughran

| 7 August 2025 |

Enhanced checks from October 2025 target waste pneumatic tyres following regulatory review

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

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

Rachel Reeves addressing Parliament

Spending Review sidelines waste resources sector as Defra faces major budget cuts

By Resource |

11 June 2025 |

Government allocates no specific funding for circular economy initiatives despite local authority reform pressures

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

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

By Resource |

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

Pile of tyres

EuRIC proposes five changes to European tyre recycling policy

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| 22 May 2025 |

Trade body sets targets for recycled content and export bans to strengthen circularity of end-of-life tyres

Fruit in packaging

Campaigners call for greater Deposit Return Scheme transparency

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| 14 May 2025 |

Survey shows two-thirds believe supermarkets prioritise profits over environmental impact, with advocacy groups warning against retailer appointments to DRS management body

Cardboard packaging with RFID tag

PackUK eases 'red' and 'amber' ratings for Recyclability Assessment Methodology

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| 29 April 2025 |

New exemptions for all DRS-covered containers included in RAM update, following simplification sprint with stakeholders

End of life cars stacked up in front of bales of metal

Trade bodies call for stronger recycled content targets in EU vehicle legislation

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| 15 April 2025 |

EuRIC and FEAD call for transparency and full-cost recovery in forthcoming End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations following auto manufacturers' €458 million cartel fine

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

Graham Horn / Cottage Lane flytipping / CC BY-SA 2.0

Defra opens consultation on waste permit reforms

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| 8 April 2025 |

UK and Welsh Governments launch joint review to close loopholes exploited by illegal waste fraud, following Corry Review

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

Recycling operative standing in front of waste collection vehicle holding two collection sacks, one labelled 'Paper and Card'

eTEEP tool to help councils comply with Simpler Recycling regulations

By Resource |

1 April 2025 |

WRAP launches web-service to evaluate whether local authorities can continue collecting paper and card recycling with other materials.

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