Plastics ban now in effect, prohibiting single-use plastic nationwide
As of 1st October, the new regulations banning certain single-use plastics have come into place, restricting the sale of specific food packaging materials.
Latest EPR agreement is a “mess”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has warned businesses not to be caught off-guard following further enforcement delays of the Extended Producer Responsibility.
Steve Reed appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Steve Reed has replaced Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Labour’s cabinet reshuffle.
Defra pushes back waste reporting mandate until 2026
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
