Opinion Battery fires in recycling: The hidden risk to the circular economy 19th August 2026 Circular Economy / Lithium Ion Batteries / Waste Fires News 68% of people will return drinks containers during shopping trips, new research finds 18th August 2026 Deposit Return Scheme / glass / Recycling Opinion New EU circular economy law risks turning a blind eye to material consumption 17th August 2026 Circular Economy / European Commission / Zero Waste Europe News Emma Hardy confirmed as Minister for Circular Economy & Waste Crime 30th July 2026 Circular Economy / Defra / Waste Crime News News in Brief | Commercial Partner News 03 August 30th July 2026 Circular Economy / local authorities / packaging News Greyparrot secures $27M in funding to scale AI recycling system 29th July 2026 AI / greyparrot / Recycling Insight What the WEEE 2025 compliance changes mean for businesses 28th July 2026 compliance / WEEE / WEEE compliance scheme News Creagh to be replaced as Minister for waste and circular economy 23rd July 2026 Circular Economy / Defra / resources and waste News Defra confirms delay to mandatory collections of flexible plastics 17th July 2026 flexible plastic / plastic film / Simpler Recycling Insight PPWR has the right ambition – now producers need clarity 15th July 2026 European Union / packaging Opinion How local action can inspire the next phase of plastics treaty negotiations 15th July 2026 plastic / Recycling / UN Plastic Treaty News New report for Defra urges UK to build a more circular economy 6th July 2026 Circular Economy / Defra / Recycling Feature What could Andy Burnham as PM mean for the sector? 2nd July 2026 Circular Economy / local authorities / net zero News Drinks producers claim Welsh DRS could raise prices by 50p 2nd July 2026 British Soft Drinks Association / Deposit Return Scheme / Glass bottles Interview Why the sector needs to Think Again on recruitment: CIWM President Vicki Hughes 1st July 2026 Circular Economy / green skills / resources and waste News EU Council greenlights EPR scheme for automotive sector 1st July 2026 Automotive Industry / EU / Extended Producer Responsibility News UK invests £50m in domestic critical minerals projects 26th June 2026 critical minerals / Critical Raw Materials / UK Government News UK and Netherlands to collaborate on circular economy financing 24th June 2026 Circular Economy / Defra / finance First 1 2 … 145 146 Last
