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Reforms to go further in phasing down of harmful greenhouse gases

Consultation launched on a more ambitious phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems




Guidance: EPR for packaging: how local authority payments are calculated

Find out the methodology and procedure used to calculate payments to local authorities for Year 1 (2025 to 2026) and Year 2 (2026 to 2027).




Amending the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown schedule

Seeking views on a proposal to amend the phasedown schedule for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Great Britain to support the UK’s climate goals.




Nation to benefit from two new national forests backed by £1 billion investment in tree planting

Millions of trees to help get Britain growing through billion-pound investment in green jobs and nature restoration, creating thousands of jobs