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Honduras joined five Commonwealth countries in attending a high-level dialogue in Belize City from 4-6 September in order to take action on plastics entering the oceans.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Two men have been arrested in Chelsea and Hampstead Heath in connection with a nationwide waste crime investigation today (Tuesday 13 February).
The Environment Agency reveals over a third of illegally dumped waste is from households
New steps have been announced to tackle problem waste sites, while a consultation will further help deal with crime and poor performance in the waste sector
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
These results provide estimates of the amount of waste that businesses generate and how it is managed.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Environment Agency Chair's speech to the Manchester Green Summit
Speech by Climate Change Minister, Greg Barker, at the Energy from Waste 2014 conference
Government awards £400,000 to tech companies to track waste through the economy.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Fancourt and Judge Herrington on 2 January 2020.
The final results provide estimates of the amount of waste that businesses generate and how it is managed.
Don't become a victim of dodgy waste carriers
Bob Neill praised Dartford Council for listening to the public on keeping weekly bin collections alive on a visit to the area.
Hefty fines that punish people for putting rubbish in the wrong bin will be consigned to the scrap heap under plans set out by Defra today.
The Environment Agency is working with partners to investigate reports of large amounts of waste being dumped in rural locations.
Record-breaking public support for reducing single-use plastics and boosting recycling through the tax system.
The Environment Agency commits to tackling modern day slavery
Three sites in Cornwall were sent waste containing asbestos, causing costly clean-ups.
Warning for owners of land and property across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire.
The government is cracking down on illegal waste sites, making rogue operators liable for landfill tax.
Defendant repeatedly flouted rules designed to protect the environment
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