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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
Veteran-run, green tech start-up has developed innovative technology to recycle the materials in body armour with the help of DASA funding
Connecting Shores podcast is part of Natural England’s Connecting People with Nature programme, which aims to tackle barriers of access to nature.
New approach puts an end to confusing recycling and excessive bins
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
Packaging regulations: environmental requirements, recycling
Information for consumers.
Richmond perfume firm in fees fault – but Surrey wildlife the winner.
Frameworks which explain how to achieve end of waste status for certain waste derived materials.
Following CMA action, millions of consumers can now expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
An independent research report.
Use this form and follow the conditions when you want to use recycled manure solids as bedding for dairy cattle.
The CMA has opened an investigation into 3 fashion brands to scrutinise their ‘green’ claims.
Wide-ranging projects across seven key sectors of the economy to boost better design and reuse of resources whilst creating jobs and growing the economy
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods
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