Single-use plastic banned in England

Nottinghamshire TS is advising local businesses how to work with the new legislation

Falkirk TS praised for recycling scheme

A new scheme recycles items that have been seized by Trading Standards teams

Disposable vape products seized

A project to examine single-use vaping products in Scotland has uncovered a range of concerns

Consumerism vs. climate catastrophe

Does trading standards have a role to play in combatting wasteful habits?

CTSI calls time on ‘greenwashing’

CTSI is warning about the risks of consumers being misled by traders' environmental claims

SCOTSS turns up the heat on peat

Trading standards bosses in Scotland have raised concerns over peat contained in compost

CTSI warns on scheme deadline

The Green Homes Grant Scheme may be vulnerable to abuse and fraud

Enforcement and the environment

How trading standards services can be effective in environmental protection

‘Fine to Flush’ standard published

A new official standard for flushable wet wipes has been published by Water UK