Coverage of funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets
Today we are looking at coverage of new funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets
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Coverage of the abolition of council DIY waste charges
Today we are looking at coverage of the abolition of charges to dispose of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres
Coverage on recycling collections
Today we are looking at recent coverage around household recycling.
Six Months of Delivery
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From our landmark plans to deliver a cleaner, greener country, to the billions of pounds made available to improve nature and support communities, businesses and food producers across the country – we’ve been busy delivering on our commitment to leave …
Single-use plastics ban coverage
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement that a range of single-use plastic items will be banned from October 2023.
Environment Secretary vows to clamp down on fly-tipping
Today we are looking at an op-ed from the Environment Secretary in the Telegraph on the Government’s action to tackle fly-tipping.
Fly-tipping annual statistics in England
Today we are looking at media coverage of Defra’s 2020/21 fly-tipping statistics.
War on plastic pollution stepped up with expanded plastic bag charge
The extension of the highly successful charge is projected to reduce sales further by 70-80% in smal and medium sized retailers.
Government steps up war on waste
Today we look at coverage of our announcements on the new 10p single-use carrier bag charge and consultation launch on consistent recycling collections in England.
Latest stats show increased action by councils against 'cynical' fly-tippers
The number of fixed penalty notices issued for fly-tipping have increased by 32% since 2016, with prosecutions more than doubling over the same period.