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With a dramatic decrease now being seen in the number of petrol and diesel cars on UK roads, it’s time for electric cars to really take centre stage

The UK government announced at the end of July that it will be enshrining the vast majority of the EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) into UK law after the country officially exits the European bloc

The Environment Agency has released data that shows there has been a record 40,653 tonnes of waste aluminium packaging collected for recycling during the first quarter of 2020.

Businesses will soon be able to apply for funding for projects up to £1.5 million to transform manufacturing supply chains, with the aim in mind of building a more flexible, efficient and resilient sector.

The Recycling Association has urged the UK government to support increased investment in the paper and cardboard recycling sector.

Gold Mines of Wales (GMOW) have announced their intention to reopen Clogau mine in the Snowdonia National Park because gold deposits have been found here.

The impact of the coronavirus crisis on food supply chains in the UK is due to be tracked to assess how the pandemic has affected the journey from farm to plate.

Many local authorities are reopening waste and recycling centres, but different councils have different restrictions in place to maintain social distancing.

Even with waste management being considered as a key industry, some countries have reported a drop in recycling as the spread of the pandemic impacts us all.

The Environment Secretary has written a letter to the UK’s waste and recycling sector, thanking organisations for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.