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Metal recycling apprenticeship could be retired over low take-up

Skills England is considering closing the Level 2 Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship to new starters because of low enrolment, but says no final decision has been made.

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European Commission issues PPWR guidance ahead of 12 August start date

European Commission / Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Emma Hardy confirmed as Minister for Circular Economy & Waste Crime

Circular Economy / Defra / Waste Crime

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Veolia trials ‘first of its kind’ carbon capture technology in the UK

3rd August 2026

Carbon Capture / local authorities / Veolia

Textile production generates 92,000 tonnes of microfibre pollution each year

30th July 2026

Microfibre / plastic / Plastic Pollution

‘Complex’ hazardous waste clean-up on A14 costs £500,000

30th July 2026

Environment Agency / hazardous waste / Waste Crime

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What could Andy Burnham as PM mean for the sector?

2nd July 2026

Circular Economy / local authorities / net zero

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Local Authority Series – New Rules, Real Costs: What’s changing for Local Authorities?

19th May 2026

CIWM / local authorities / Recycling

CIWM ROI & Midlands Joint Webinar – DRS: Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda (Learnings from Ireland’s Implementation)

12th May 2026

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Exposing the invisible: Why local action is key to tackling waste crime

28th July 2026

Environment Agency / Fly-Tipping / Waste Crime

When is waste crime actually waste crime?

22nd July 2026

Defra / Environment Agency / Waste Crime

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Arabian Peninsula – Challenges & opportunities in the sector

  Mark Siddorn, Strategic Planning and Business Performance Director from Tadweer Group, present insights into Tadweer’s waste management strategy and share their approach to sustainable waste solutions in the region.  

13th October 2025

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