The Environment Bill was published 30-1-20 and makes some important statements including:
Application of environmental principles
Review of environmental protection legislation
Waste and resource impacts affecting ecodesign, extended producer responsibility, bans on some products.
Legally binding targets for air pollution control with emphasis on nitrogen dioxide and PM 2.5.
Reference to COP 26 Climate Change commitments
Increased control of water resources
Mandatory requirement for biodiversity net gains in planning applications.
Duty to consult on trees and
REACH enforcement powers. For further information subscribe to the SEL compliance update service
