An Overview of Waste Policy and Laws in the UK
The waste policy and laws in the UK keeps on changing in order to ensure that waste is managed in a manner that does not impact negatively on the environment. With approximately 290 million tonnes of waste produced each year in the UK, the waste policy’s design is geared towards a zero waste economy. An example of waste is methane emissions. This is one of the major contributors to the environmental hazard. It can harm our environment and damage communities if not well managed. The Government is on the forefront fighting against waste damage and ensures that all materials produced are disposed of safely. The waste policy is designed to cost effectively manage waste in a manner that does not negatively impact on the environment. It is no wonder that significant changes have been made on how waste is produced and disposed of in the UK. This has been largely driven by EU waste laws since the 2000 Waste Strategy for England and Wales’s publication. In 2007, the government...