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Fly-tipping rise has serious environmental and economic consequences - we need regulatory overhaul

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04 Mar Environment

Fly-tipping rise has serious environmental and economic consequences - we need regulatory overhaul

Offering criminals a low-risk, high-reward source of income, high levels of illegal dumping have exposed significant weaknesses in the current system.

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12 Feb Environment

Please support Food Waste Action Week - March 1-7 2021

The Packaging Federation (PF) has long been a key supporter of the drive against food waste.

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13 Jan Environment

ESA responds to Westminster Hall “incineration” debate

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today (Wednesday 13 January 2021) responded to yesterday’s Westminster Hall parliamentary debate on “waste incineration and recycling rates” secured by Elliot Colburn MP.

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09 Dec 2020 Environment

ESA responds to CCC's Sixth Carbon Budget

The Environmental Services Association’s have responded to the Sixth Carbon Budget, published by the CCC.

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31 Jul 2020 Environment

Energy-from-Waste is vital infrastructure that we all rely upon; it’s time to stop demonising it - ESA

Energy-from-waste (EfW) serves a vital public sanitation function in the United Kingdom and is a complementary part of a rapidly-evolving, holistic, waste management system invested in by the recycling and waste management industry – which has long been leading the pursuit of a low-carbon circular economy.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Environment Agency capacity is a barrier to environment sector role in Government's economic recovery strategy

The environmental services sector stands ready to help the Government “build, build, build” and to help create a fairer, greener and more resilient economy in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis.

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Environmental Services Association (ESA) responds to Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Progress Report published today (Jun 25 2020)

ESA members are working on a Net-Zero strategy for the sector to de-carbonise operations

18 May 2020 Coronavirus

Waste industry thanks British public for Covid-19 response

Thank you for helping us maintain your recycling and waste services

14 May 2020 Environment

SESA ready to work with Scottish DRS to ensure its success

The Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) has said that it is ready to work with the administrator of the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland, to ensure that it successfully delivers for the environment, after a scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament yesterday (13 May).

15 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

ESA responds to COVID19 letter to waste industry from Defra Minister

The ESA will continue to work closely with Defra and other government departments to ensure waste services keep moving effectively until this disease is overcome.

07 Apr 2020 Environment

ESA welcomes Environment Agency waste storage approach to relieve some pressure on operators

The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the voice of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry, has welcomed a Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) issued by the Environment Agency, which takes a pragmatic, flexible, approach to the storage of waste materials in the event of onward supply chain disruption caused by the COVID 19 crisis.

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

We’re working hard to maintain your recycling and waste services

The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing our daily lives and causing significant disruption. This looks set to continue for some time, but this disruption is absolutely necessary if, together, we are to limit the spread and impact of this disease.

25 Mar 2020 Environment

The sea is not a waste dump. We must back Government legislation to help clean up our oceans

As an island nation, protecting our ocean environment and marine life is especially important. Measures taken now will safeguard Britain’s natural treasures.

24 Mar 2020 Environment

It’s time to put an end to our throwaway culture

Government must transform the way Britain manages resources and waste. The technology exists; what’s needed are the incentives and business models to drive radical change.

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23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Temporary suspension of HGV testing will help keep waste sector’s wheels turning during pandemic

The Environmental Services Association (ESA), has welcomed new guidance issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that it will suspend MOT testing for all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), trailers and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) for up to three months.

23 Mar 2020 Environment

We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable

Reducing food waste has the potential to save resources, cut pollution and increase food security. It’s time the Government stepped up to the plate.

23 Mar 2020 Environment

We must tackle e-waste head on to protect our environment

E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally. We must create better recycling models.

The UK waste sector is essential to society and operatives must urgently be classed as “key-workers”

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19 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

The UK waste sector is essential to society and operatives must urgently be classed as “key-workers”

The UK waste sector is essential to society and operatives must urgently be classed as “key-workers” if we are to avoid an unsanitary accumulation of waste in the streets of our towns and cities during this unprecedented pandemic.