Circular Economy Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forum

On their latest forum held on 4 November 2025, DEFRA provided updates across several waste and recycling initiatives:

• The Digital Waste Tracking service continues to develop, with opportunities for stakeholders to contribute.
• The Simpler Recycling programme will launch a Change Network to help local authorities and industry prepare for new collection rules starting 31 March 2026.
• On EPR for Packaging, DEFRA and the EA outlined regulatory updates, enforcement changes, and deadlines, with the amended Producer Responsibility Regulations expected to take effect 1 January 2026.
• DEFRA also confirmed the Circular Economy Strategy for England will be published soon (avoiding the Christmas period), and upcoming engagement events include a webinar on 11 November and the Joint Stakeholder Forum on 2 December

For more information please contact Steve Morgan and the team at RECOUP