REACH

UK could see no future association with ECHA / National rules will be drafted

UNITED KINGDOM

Government spells out plans for reforming waste system / Consultation outlines proposal for plastic packaging tax / BPF gives cautious welcome

UK RECYCLING

Government launches waste strategy / Plans for consistent recycling collections and increased producer responsibility welcomed by BPF

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

UK pledges GBP 61.4m to fight marine litter / Bans on some single-trip plastics

PLASTICS RECYCLING UK

Government investigates bottle deposit return scheme / Move could help boost recycling rates for plastic containers