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Global policyUNEP has published a new negotiation aid and a timetable of informal meetings before INC-5.4, planned for March 2027. The next in-person heads-of-delegation meeting is scheduled for Bangkok in September 2026.
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E-wasteNew Basel Convention guidance published in 2026 explains the e-waste entries that took effect for most Parties in 2025. Both hazardous and other e-waste movements are generally brought into the prior informed consent system.
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Collection and sortingSince 31 March 2026, household waste collectors in England must by default collect four broad groups separately. Local container colours and collection arrangements can still vary.
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Waste tradeMost provisions of the revised EU Waste Shipment Regulation have applied since 21 May 2026. DIWASS digitises notified movements, while a temporary paper transition remains for certain green-listed shipments until the end of 2026.
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Waste preventionFrom 31 July 2026, EU rules promoting repair apply across Member States. Consumers gain clearer repair rights, an extra guarantee period after choosing repair, and better access to service information and spare parts.
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Circular economyThe new EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation entered into force in August 2026. It creates a phased framework for easier dismantling, stronger traceability, recycled content and better recovery of valuable materials.
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Policy and regulationThe EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation started to apply on 12 August 2026. The first practical change includes strict PFAS limits for food-contact packaging, while labelling, reuse and recyclability duties arrive in later phases.
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