EU Parliament passes revisions to the overarching Waste Framework Directive, adding amendments to promote use of ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables and extending textiles legislation to cover online sales

Spring budget includes a rise of over 20 per cent in both main and lower-rate of landfill charges, raising an additional £50 million for the public purse each year.

Waste and recycling firms are being urged to check whether they are meeting their legal duties for storing and processing waste wood under RPS 291 as the Environment Agency starts to actively check compliance.

The European Council and Parliament provisionally have agreed to update rules for recycling and reuse of packaging.

Louise Grantham, REPIC Chief Executive, says one-size-fits-all approach might not be the answer

New approach accompanies publication of KBT’s ‘A Guide to Improve Public Understanding of Waste Prevention’

The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy, Resources Minister Robbie Moore announced today (Tuesday 27 February).

Industry stakeholders and politicians highlight role of biodegradable materials at Westminster event

Fees from the extended producer responsibility scheme should be directed to improving the UK’s recycling infrastructure, according to a manifesto published this week by the UK Food and Drink Federation.

New research reveals ‘feeling unclear’ on the recycling process and ‘having insufficient storage space’ as top reasons for not using Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme