The government has decided against introducing restrictions on the landfilling of certain wastes, including paper, food and textiles. Why has it made this decision and how might it affect you?
Published 23.11.2010
The government has put reducing plastic waste at the top of its priority list. What effect is this likely to have and what steps can you take to avoid adding to the problem?
Published 19.01.2018
Packaging waste recovery and recycling targets will be increased from 2008 onwards. What does this mean for your business?
Published 01.03.2008
If your rubbish is sent to landfill, you’ll now be paying more for the privilege - and the rates are set to rocket in the next few years. What are the changes and what can you expect to pay for waste
disposal in the future?
Published 26.04.2010
According to a government review, producer responsibility regulations for packaging waste should be kept as they are. So is that likely to happen and what else do you need to know?
Published 24.10.2017
On 1 January 2021 changes came into effect that affect recovery and recycling targets for packing and packaging waste for retailers and manufacturers in England. What’s changed, and what do
you need to know?
Published 25.02.2021
The government has published draft primary legislation on the tax that will be introduced if you use plastic packaging. What does it say and what should you be doing in preparation?
Published 17.12.2020
A number of announcements were made as part of the government’s latest review of waste policy. What has been decided and how might your business be affected as a result?
Published 18.08.2011
The “circular economy” package of environmental legislation and higher waste targets has passed through a first vote in Brussels. What does this include and how might you be affected?
Published 24.08.2015
This isn’t just any initiative; this is a Marks and Spencer (M&S) green initiative. The retailer has announced that it plans to be the greenest retailer in the world. So what is it doing to
achieve this, and can you learn anything from its plan?
Published 24.03.2010