Circular Economy

Chair: Paula Chin, WWF
Link: Tom Ash, Senior Policy Officer

Updates from the Group

The Circular Economy Group advocates for change from a throw-away to a circular society to reduce the damage to our environment, from source to sea. The Group’s overarching message is that current models of consumption are unsustainable and that Government action is needed to reduce waste and resource use..

Recently, the Circular Economy Group published a Circular Economy Road map which sets out three clear recommendations to kick start a circular economy and contains analysis of the policies needed across each sector to begin to affect change. We have also published a follow-up, focusing on Financial Incentives to Grow the Circular Economy.

The Circular Economy Group responded to the Government consultation and call for evidence on reforming the producer responsibility system for waste electronics and electrical equipment. We called for a greater focus on upstream measures which will prevent WEEE in the first place, as well as greater powers for local authorities. 

Alongside Circular Economy Group members, we have submitted letters to the Government on Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, and have been working with officials in Defra to advocate for greater ambition in the reuse space. The Group continue to campaign on getting DRS & pEPR over the line and will be working with officials to ensure environmental voices have a seat at the table. 

For further information, contact Link's Senior Policy Officer, Tom Ash, at tom@wcl.org.uk

Last updated: November 2024