Policy Threads

Simpler Recycling in England Policy

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is implementing simpler recycling standards in England through the Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, supported by the Plastics Bill and Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill. The policy standardises household recycling collections and tracking of recycled materials to improve recycling rates and reduce contamination.

9 Nov 2022 | Bill introduced linked

Plastics (Recycling, Sustainability and Pollution Reduction) Bill — First reading

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy for promoting a circular economy in respect of plastics, including setting targets and measures for the elimination and recycling of sing

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18 Jan 2011 | Bill Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill — Bill 117 2010-11 (as introduced)

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↓ Bill 117 2010-11 (as introduced)

30 Nov 2010 | Bill introduced linked

Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill — First reading

A Bill to require certain authorities to maintain a register of the destination of recycled materials; and for connected purposes.

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11 Nov 2009 | Bill introduced linked

Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill — First reading

A Bill to require certain authorities to maintain a register of the destination of recycled materials; and for connect purposes.

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