Consultations launched for major waste sector reforms
Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer.
BBC coverage of IPPR report and EA responds to dispute with boat-dwellers moored at West Molesey
Today's blog looks at the BBC coverage of a recent think tank report about human impacts on the environment, as well as an Environment Agency response to a dispute with boat-dwellers in West Molesey.
EU and microplastics and Ofwat assessment of water companies' business plans
We look at coverage of the EU proposing a ban on microplastics and Ofwat's initial assessment of water companies’ business plans for 2020-25.
Microplastics research
Coverage of new research into microplastics.
Thursday 15 February: Canada visit, waste incineration, air quality and Supreme Court ruling
On today's blog we look at Minister Coffey's visit to Canada to discuss how we can turn the tide on plastic use; we respond to coverage on councils incinerating waste; we examine newly released emission statistics and we set out the Environment Agency's response to a Supreme Court ruling.
Tuesday 9 January: Microbeads
Today on the blog, coverage of Defra's announcement that the ban on manufacture of products containing microbeads has now come into effect.
Wednesday 20 December: Microbeads ban signed into legislation
...marine life. This news means that from 9 January, it will be illegal to manufacture personal care products containing microbeads. From 9 July, it will be illegal to sell them....
Tuesday 19 December: Microbeads, plastic waste and fish restocking
...Lords yesterday, there has been widespread coverage in national press, including in the Daily Mail, The i, The Times and The Sun. Both Houses debated the topic and have backed...
Tuesday 5 December: Back the fight against puppy smugglers , Marine plastic, RSPB State of the Birds report, Boston Barrier the New Chief Vet and the Environment Secretary visits Arla
Today's blog includes tips for buying a puppy, an update on what the government is doing to combat marine plastics, highlights from the RSPB's state of the UK's birds report, the announcement of the Boston Barrier flood defence the appointment of a new Chief Veterinary Officer and the Environment Secretary has been to the Arla dairy.
Monday 27 November: Microbeads
...Industrial Strategy and the food and drink sector Today, the Government has launched its Industrial Strategy White Paper, setting out its long term plans to increase the productivity and earning...