The UK’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund has created over 2,630 jobs in the environmental sector.
Supermarket plastic bag sales drop by 98% since 5p charge
Single-use plastic bag sales at major UK supermarkets including Tesco have dropped by more than 98% since the 5p charge was introduced in 2014
Government announces new circular programme
The government has announced a new circular programme to use fewer new resources and drive up the repair and reuse of existing materials.
UK government confirms EPR packaging recycling reforms delayed to 2025
The UK government is deferring its packaging recycling reforms for a year, moving the start of the new EPR rules to October 2025.
Government to dump heftier civil penalties on litterbug businesses
Government to scrap the current £250,000 limit on litter penalties the Environment Agency and Natural England can impose on businesses.
UKRI grants £6m to fund sustainable plastic projects
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched £6 million in funding to support five plastic projects that will support a more sustainable system.