The Environment Agency recently released guidance on recovering street sweepings and gully emptyings with the aim of supporting waste authorities to manage this waste. Matt Bunting urges local authorities to think about recycling options

Power stations are among our biggest sources of greenhouse emissions, so opting for a greener electricity supply seems like an obvious way to make a difference.

In a new definition of environmental taxes, the Treasury has announced that income from landfill tax is set to increase by £100 million between 2014/15 and 2015/16 as part of a move to double the proportion of revenue brought in from these taxes.

With the recast of the European WEEE Directive finalised and the Red Tape Challenge completed in the UK, Recolight’s Nigel Harvey provides an update on possible changes to the waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations.

Simon Weston, MD of Smurfit Kappa Recycling UK, comments that recycling is more than just collecting materials

Shoppers’ confusion over date labelling on food and drink products is at the origin of a very common daily dilemma that is being played out in kitchens nationwide, with many erring on the side of caution and throwing away considerable amounts of still-edible food.

After generations of irresponsibility, the last few years have seen impressive efforts from companies in the construction industry to reduce waste.

October will bring the introduction of new regulations protecting the rights of temporary workers that could have a significant impact on the waste industry. Nathan Bowles explains

Not so long ago, a degree in waste would have sounded a bit narrow, but opportunities now abound in this expanding field. Dr Margaret Bates updates us on the waste education situation

For years, we’ve known that waste is a dangerous industry. But are things improving now? Mark Foxall, LARAC’s representative on the Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum updates us on waste’s bill of health