Consultation outcome: Plastic packaging tax
Seeking views on the design of the tax on plastic packaging announced at Budget 2018.
News story: Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape
New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.
Consultation outcome: Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers (bottles and cans)
We are seeking views on proposals to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Consultation outcome: Biodiversity net gain: updating planning requirements
Seeking views on how we can improve the planning system in England to protect the environment (biodiversity net gain) and build places to live and work.
Consultation outcome: Waste and recycling: making recycling collections consistent in England
Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England.