UK waste policy in flux: navigating systemic shifts for national impact

• The UK waste and resources sector is entering one of its most transformative periods. The policy landscape is in a state of dynamic flux—shaped by the reform of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), evolving waste collection systems, shifting timelines for Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), ETS, and the rollout of both national and devolved waste strategies. As a result, stakeholders across the board—from businesses to local authorities—are grappling with unprecedented complexity and rapid change.

   

  Achieving the UK’s ambitious sustainability and net-zero targets requires more than adapting to change. It demands a unified, collective approach. Navigating fragmented policies and emerging frameworks cannot be done in isolation. It calls for open dialogue, shared learning, and coordinated action across devolved and national levels. When we work together—pooling insights, aligning strategies, and fostering mutual understanding—we don’t just reduce complexity; we accelerate progress toward a circular, resilient future.

   

  Our upcoming webinar brings together voices from across the industry, government, and local authorities—including expert panellists from Wales and Scotland—to unpack what these transitions truly mean on the ground. It offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand how devolved administrations have been successful in implementing these changes, and how we can learn from each other to strengthen national coordination and operational readiness. As we face this seismic policy shift, the conversation must move beyond compliance—toward genuine collaboration.

   

  Join us for a conversation that doesn’t just interpret policy—but charts the path forward, together with our industry experts.

• Speakers

  • Stuart Hayward-Higham, Chief Technical Development and Innovation Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (Chair)
  • Dr Andy Rees OBE, Head of Waste Strategy, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Division, Welsh Government 
  • TBC
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