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From 1 January 2022 all stoves placed on the market in the UK must be Ecodesign compliant. This means that they have been...
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The new powers acquired in the Environment Act 2021 extend UK Government’s ability to introduce ecodesign requirements to a...
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From November 2021 to February 2022, we consulted on the proposal to ban the supply of single-use plastic plates, cutlery...
Innovation, strengthening cooperation between industry and the science sector, and, as a result, the implementation of...
These are marine litter focused regulations aiming to reduce the impact plastic waste has on our communities, oceans, rivers...
As noted above, this policy instrument will encourage the use of recycled plastic, which represents a more sustainable method...
A single-use plastic bag charge has been in place in England since 2015. In May 2021, it was increased from 5p to 10p and...
Driving up recycling rates to above 50% will keep resources in circulation longer and consequently reduce the consumption of...
What are the expected outcomes and achievements in shifting to sustainable consumption and production practices? • That...
The intention behind a well-designed DRS is that it is easy for consumers to return drinks containers. Consumers are charged...
Implementing the policy direction laid out in the RWS will lead to a significant shift towards a more circular economy, which...
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is to involve key stakeholders (international organizations, national and local public authorities, businesses, consumers...