• News New Look, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Oxfam launch joint circular textile project 24th September 2026 Oxfam / Sainsbury’s / textiles UK recycling rate remains stagnant at 44.5% 23rd September 2026 Recycling / Recycling Rates / waste collection Deposit-free, app-free reusable cup scheme launches in Bristol 23rd September 2026 Deposit Return Scheme / reuse / single-use cups Birmingham waste company to clear site and pay nearly £24,000 22nd September 2026 Environment Agency / Waste Crime ‘Coordinated action’ needed to unlock investment in UK circular economy infrastructure 22nd September 2026 Circular Economy / Recycling / reuse Andy Burnham reaffirms commitment to 2050 net zero target 22nd September 2026 Climate Change / Climate Change and Environment Committee / net zero Earthshot Prize announces 2026 finalists ahead of November awards night 21st September 2026 Recycling / The Earthshot Prize / waste collection Recycling company fined after ‘thoughtful and kind man’ killed at work 21st September 2026 Health and Safety Executive / Recycling Illegal waste site operator in Sheffield sentenced 21st September 2026 Defra / Environment Agency / Waste Crime Circular Online at RWM 2026 16th September 2026 Circular Economy / local authorities / RWM LARAC calls for ‘urgent review’ into impact of DRS on councils 15th September 2026 Deposit Return Scheme / LARAC / local authorities Company director handed 12-month suspended sentence for waste offences 15th September 2026 Environment Agency / local authorities / Waste Crime CIWM calls for new resources and waste strategy for 2030s 14th September 2026 CIWM / Defra / Resources And Waste Strategy Lords Committee doubts if £5,000 fines for fly-tipping will deter waste criminals 14th September 2026 Defra / Environment Agency / Waste Crime Proposals agreed for new £56m waste depot and recycling centre 10th September 2026 HWRC / local authorities / waste depot Councils criticise decision to ‘pause’ plans to reorganise local authorities 9th September 2026 local authorities / Local Government Association / waste collection Two men arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste site 9th September 2026 Defra / Environment Agency / Waste Crime Illegal waste site at former Yorkshire quarry shut down 8th September 2026 Environment Agency / Waste Crime First 1 2 … 309 310 Last