The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and environmental regulators are working to improve how they regulate, balancing the government’s environmental goals with enabling economic growth.   As Defra and the two largest environmental regulators, the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE), embark on a period of reform they face several challenges, and success will depend on a joined up, strategic approach, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in

Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials that can do the job of conventional flexible plastics and improve recycling efficiency, is warning that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which came into effect in October 2025, could increase the annual grocery bill for the average family of four in the UK by £312 per year.   EPR is regulation designed to make the producer (or brand owner or importer) financially and operationally

Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, is to discuss pioneering progress in aerosol recycling at Paris Packaging Week. Taking place at the Expo Porte de Versailles between 5 to 6 February, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of delegates to discuss global developments in aerosol, cosmetics and premium beverage packaging.   As part of the two day itinerary, he will deliver a presentation about the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) and its

The transition to a circular plastics economy cannot happen in isolation. It demands collaboration across materials, infrastructure, technology and policy.   On 4 March 2026, the Recoup Summit returns to Leeds, bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision makers from across the plastics, packaging, and recycling value chain for a focused day of discussion on the systems, technologies and partnerships needed to accelerate circularity in the UK.   Following a successful

Reconomy has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in LibCycle through Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) by Reconomy.   Munich based LibCycle provides an all in one logistics solution for defective lithium-ion batteries, including specialist packaging, loading, transportation, storage and hazardous waste handling. It operates over 30 active cross-docking facilities across key European markets. Its customer base includes leading manufacturers and battery recyclers.   The

Leading conservation consultancy, Biodiversify, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group, responding to a growing shift in corporate priorities, where nature strategy is increasingly considered a business critical risk and opportunity.    The partnership combines Biodiversify's corporate conservation expertise with the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group's global network of business leaders driving corporate action on nature, including mult

Richard Quigley, energy consultant at Team Energy, explains. As numerous organisations nationwide commit to ambitious sustainability targets, the journey to net zero emissions has become a defining challenge for businesses in every sector. While strategies often focus on renewable energy and carbon offsetting, one of the most impactful and often overlooked steps is conducting a comprehensive energy audit. Energy audits provide a clear picture of how and where energy is consum

The global environmental non profit CDP has published its annual A Lists, recognising companies for leadership in environmental transparency and performance. Out of nearly 20,000 companies scored globally, only 23 achieved the highest rating – the Triple A. Metsä Board was one of these companies and the only Nordic company on the Triple A list.    CDP scores companies on Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security, with an ‘A’ marking the highest level of achievement. Securin

From April 2026, waste management in England will change forever. What has long been a confusing patchwork of local rules will be replaced by a single national framework under the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms. While the aim is clarity, the consequences of inaction are anything but simple. With £110 fixed penalties, escalating fines of up to £5000, and rising landfill costs, businesses that fail to prepare could face serious financial and operational risk.   And acco