Defra’s expanded SFI now contains 102 sustainability-led actions farmers can be paid for, including new options to support sustainable food production.
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.
Defra temporarily bans environmental permits for new waste incinerators
Defra has temporarily banned new environmental permits for certain types of waste incinerator plants, amid eco concerns.
Coca-Cola boss says DRS delay means UK risks becoming ‘dirty man of Europe’
Coca-Cola’s bottling partner has called for clarity on the UK’s DRS, with the project currently delayed until 2028, a decade after it was announced.
Deposit Return Scheme: delaying until 2028 ‘makes a mockery’ of UK government
Work on the government’s problematic Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been “halted”, with the project currently expected to be delayed until 2028, ten years after it was first announced.
Currys hits back against government’s £1bn ‘toaster tax’, saying it will hit consumers in the pocket
Currys has criticised the government over its plans to overhaul rules to increase the re-use and recycling of electrical goods.
Defra consults large food firms on reviving mandatory food waste reporting
The government is rolling out a new consultation on plans to revive the introduction of mandatory reporting on food waste.
EPR amendments are a ‘big win’ for the wholesale sector
The UK government has updated the EPR regulations to ensure that business-only packaging will not be classified as household packaging.
Defra issues free toolkit to support farming community
The Green Finance Institute (GFI) have launched a free and interactive farming toolkit to empower farmers with nature markets knowledge.
Thames Water attempts to push through controversial water recycling project
Thames Water is attempting to push through a controversial water recycling scheme that campaigners say will increase pollution in the river.
