consultations
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is consulting on Draft Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations 2021. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-ecodesign-and-energy-labelling-regulations-2021 Consultation closes 11th November. The consultation covers:
updating ecodesign requirements for electric motors, household washing machines/washer-dryers, household dishwashers, household refrigeration and electronic displaysintroducing ecodesign requirements for welding equipment and commercial refrigerationintroducing energy labelling requirements for commercial refrigeration
The Environment Agency is consulting on new guidance about appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take non-hazardous and inert waste for treatment or transfer. Consultation closes 13th November https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-and-business/appropriate-measures-for-permitted-facilities/
DEFRA is consulting on an updated Waste Management Plan for England. Consultation closes October 15th. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/waste-management-plan-for-england/