An opportunity for Fit for the Future members to have an update from (and ask questions of) the Environment Agency.

The new Simpler Recycling regulations came into effect in England on the 31st March 2025 and will be applied to micro firms (fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees) on 31st March 2027. The regulations require all workplaces in England to separate their waste before it is collected, including any waste produced by employees, customers and visitors.

The UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will launch on 1 October 2027 across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.  Consumers will pay a refundable deposit when buying drinks in eligible single-use plastic and metal containers, which is redeemed by returning empty containers to designated return points. All retailers that sell DRS items must host a return point for drinks containers, unless they qualify for an exemption.

Following on from our very successful member’s webinar with the Environment Agency (June 25), we are delighted to announce that the Environment Agency will once again be providing Fit for the Future members with an overview on the Simpler Recycling regulations and also the Deposit Return Scheme; answering any questions you might have.

The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for England and the Simpler Recycling regulations apply to England only.  The webinar will however focus on general approaches to recycling and the discussion will include current equivalents in other countries.  We hope that all Fit for the Future members throughout the UK will find this webinar of use.  You can find out more and Fit for the Future members can book their free place here.