Regulatory Position Statement 291 (RPS 291) was introduced in November 2023, allowing operators who handle potentially hazardous ‘amber’ waste wood to move and process it as non-hazardous - provided they meet certain conditions.
Amber waste wood refers to roof timbers, tiling and cladding battens, timber frames and joists from buildings built between 1950 and 2006.
Energy Minister Graham Stuart acknowledges issue of phasing out of renewable energy subsidies will impact on sectors economic viability at a time it is seeking to incorporate carbon capture and storage
Ukrainian startup Releaf has been celebrated as the first producer worldwide of paper from fallen leaves, winning the ‘Alternative Materials’ award during London Packaging Week
Last Friday, Defra released a policy paper outlining the progress Government is making in its aim to prevent waste in England, here's a summary of what it contained
Open 3P initiative to improve packaging sustainability, by developing consistent methodology for classifying, reporting and sharing data extended to glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.