Tag #Rhino Conservation

What are the immediate consequences of England's reliance on waste incineration, and what steps are being taken to address this?

England now incinerates half its waste, costing local councils greatly. Despite years of resistance, Defra will implement "simpler recycling" schemes in March 2025, including standardized waste collection and separate collection of recyclables and organics. This is a significant step, but insufficient to achieve a circular economy.