A new project has been established to help Welsh local authorities develop treatment and recycling solutions for absorbent hygiene product (AHP) waste.

The Welsh Government has published its new circular economy strategy, setting out the progress needed to reach zero waste, carbon neutrality and a 100 per cent recycling rate by 2050.

Flintshire County Council could be set to introduce fines for residents that do not recycle their waste properly as part of a stronger approach to recycling enforcement.

The latest statistics from DAERA show that Northern Ireland’s recycling rate has risen 1.9 per cent to 50 per cent.

The latest quarterly reports indicate Wales’ recycling rate has risen to an all-time high of 67 per cent.

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for businesses under 200 square feet in size to be exempt from the Scottish deposit return scheme for beverage containers due to space and staffing restrictions.

The Scottish Government has revealed measures for its upcoming Circular Economy Bill and will now invite responses to a consultation to gather public feedback on the proposals.

Aluminium recycling organisation Alupro warns that Scotland’s ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme could result in an extra 823 million plastic bottles being produced.

Natural Resources Wales warns landowners to be wary of requests to store waste on their land.

The Welsh Government has published its latest recycling statistics, revealing that the country’s overall recycling rate has remained stable over the past year.