A new study suggests paper straws may contain long-lasting and toxic pollutants

As the industry continues to transition from plastics to bioplastics, the answer to whether or not tea bags can go in the food waste bin is not so simple

Defra has published local authority fly-tipping league tables to improve transparency around the enforcement of waste crimes

James Cropper has partnered with Cumbria Waste and New Horizon Plastics to recycle plastics as part of their coffee cup recycling scheme

The recyclable packaging is anticipated to prevent 1,250 tonnes of plastic waste each year

The Furniture Recycling Group has announced the launch of a new mattress recycling service that will allow lightly-used mattresses to be sanitised and resold

Material Focus has seen the repayment of nearly £2 million in loans, which it has called a ‘testament to the resilience of electrical waste facilities’

Industry association RECHARGE says it will support policymakers in shaping secondary acts of  legislation, seeking to make batteries more sustainable at every point in the supply chain

The deal will provide a new facility capable of processing 40,000 tonnes of polystyrene waste per year

This week sees the end of The Wimbledon Championship, but what happens to all those used tennis balls once the tournament is over?