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Materials levy would ‘boost recyclates’ market, finds report
22 November 2018 13:04 GMTA ‘feebate’ system or materials levy would be the best way to increase the use of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) in the UK, according to a report from consultants Eunomia
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BEIS report backs tougher waste regulation
14 November 2018 12:56 GMTThere is “significant room for improvement” in the UK’s approach to waste management and regulation as a whole, according to an assessment of regulatory regimes around the world conducted for the government
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Carpets contain toxic substances, study warns
30 October 2018 12:47 GMTSome of Europe’s largest carpet manufacturers are selling products containing high levels of toxins, including substances suspected to be carcinogenic by the European Chemicals Agency, new research has revealed
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BUDGET 2018: Waste sector reacts to plastic tax
30 October 2018 12:39 GMTThe waste and recycling industry has welcomed yesterday’s budget, which contains plans for a plastic tax but environmental groups say it does not go far enough
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What will performance-based regulation mean for business and the environment?
12 October 2018 09:52 BSTThe Environment Agency is promising a transformation in how it assesses permit compliance. But many questions remain, finds Simon Pickstone
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Should England be worried about a looming waste crisis?
4 October 2018 17:50 BSTAn increase in landfilling for the fourth year running, a capacity crunch, multiple bans on waste exports and ongoing uncertainty provided by Brexit. Is England facing a perfect storm? Conor McGlone investigates
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Research projects fast-tracked to support WEEE recycling
17 September 2018 12:43 BSTA study which will test plastic from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to ensure it can be safely recycled is one of two projects that has been fast-tracked for funding under the WEEE compliance fee
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How a reformed packaging system could ease pressure on the Environment Agency
10 August 2018 10:07 BSTBefore a new scheme can be put in place, issues surrounding how the current packaging recovery note system is enforced need to be studied. Conor McGlone takes a closer look
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