Concerns of 620 NFU members will be highlighted during an edition of Channel 4 Dispatches: ‘Rubbish Tip Britain’ being aired this evening (Friday).
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ZSL calls for biodiversity to be central to next government’s land strategy
The call to change land use across agriculture and other areas comes from the conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and British Ecological Society.
3 out of 4 UK consumers say government must prioritise plastic waste
Three-quarters of UK consumers say government needs to prioritise the battle against plastic pollution and force the industry to reduce packaging.
Household and business recycling to be simplified under new government plans
Defra says councils up and down the country will be able to offer households and businesses a simpler, more streamlined recycling service.
UK government launches carbon capture ‘call for evidence’
Millions of tonnes of captured carbon dioxide could be transported via road, rail, barge or ship, as the UK government looks at new options.
Government requires UK airlines to use at least 10% SAF fuel by 2030
All UK airlines will be required to progressively switch to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) under new government rules, with ten per cent of airline fuel required to be SAF by…
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Government axes plans to introduce mandatory food eco-labelling
The UK government has axed existing proposals to introduce mandatory eco-labelling across the food and drinks industry. The decision to row back on the plans marks the latest eco retreat…
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Business campaigners urge government to help them get greener
Climate campaigners delivered a red budget box to parliament, urging the government to support businesses in their sustainability efforts.
Government blocks solar farm as big as 180 football pitches
Enso Energy submitted proposals for two joined solar farm sites in Hertfordshire but has had its plans kyboshed by the government.
Biffa to sue Scottish government for £100m over bungled recycling scheme
A major waste firm is planning to take legal action against the Scottish government over the country’s failed deposit return scheme (DRS), according to a new report. The report in…
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