Fly-tipping, once dismissed as mere littering, has escalated into an organised crime epidemic across the UK, costing taxpayers and landowners millions. Recent research by Keep Britain Tidy reveals a staggering 98% of councils consider fly-tipping a problem, with 70% describing it as “major.” Disturbingly, over 40% of incidents are now linked to rogue waste operators,…
Imagine arriving at your commercial property to find piles of illegally dumped waste cluttering the site. This is not a rare occurrence but a surging crisis affecting businesses across the UK. According to recent research from Keep Britain Tidy, 98% of local councils report fly-tipping as a problem in their areas, with 70% calling it…
The drive towards a circular economy in the UK is gaining momentum, with the Government’s ‘Circular Economy Growth Plan’ for England now anticipated in the new year. This strategic shift, despite a slight delay from its initial autumn 2025 consultation target, signals a significant evolution in how industries, including commercial real estate (CRE), will approach…
England’s circular economy strategy is now expected to be unveiled in 2026, a delay from autumn 2025. The shift to a Circular Economy Growth Plan signals political momentum but creates uncertainty for commercial real estate (CRE) portfolios planning waste management, refurbishment, and tenant services. This post examines what the delay means for asset owners, facility…
Facility managers and asset owners in commercial real estate are under increasing pressure to reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices. With the UK’s push towards net zero, the circular economy strategy stands as a key pillar. Yet, recent announcements reveal a delay: England’s Circular Economy Strategy, now rebranded as the Circular Economy Growth Plan, will…
The UK government’s much-anticipated Circular Economy Growth Plan (formerly the Circular Economy Strategy) has been delayed until early 2026. This postponement creates uncertainty for businesses across five priority sectors: construction, textiles, agri-food, transport, and chemicals. With Defra confirming the delay during November’s EFRA Committee hearing, commercial operators must now assess how this impacts their sustainability…
