UK Central Government

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

Applications for scheme administrator close next week, as guidance sets out detailed implementation plans for retailers, hospitality venues and collection points

The Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility administrator will oversee fee setting, collection from obligated producers, and payments to local authorities

The Environment Agency seeks feedback on proposed civil sanctions for breaches of pEPR regulations

New analysis shows national incineration capacity will exceed residual waste by 2035

Defra stakeholder briefing sets out universal food waste separation requirement and streamlined approach to written assessments for exemptions to separately collect paper and card

Defra cites £52 million cost and limited environmental impact as reasons for policy reversal

New SUEZ report warns UK risks falling behind on climate targets without urgent action on workforce development

Contaminant thresholds, material dimensions, and take-back schemes highlighted as key metrics to decide modulations for future packaging fees