South Australia has a very established deposit-refund scheme that has been operating since the ’70s. Susanna Prouse finds out how the system has evolved and whether the rest of Australia could soon follow suit

One week left to nominate which wasteful items should be redesigned as part of the People's Design Lab.

Defra invites views on ‘Smarter Guidance’ for environmental regulations after finding it could save businesses over £10 billion.

A billboard designed to convert air humidity into water has produced 15,000 litres of water in six months.

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority launch £130,000 Community Fund to encourage recycling in local areas.

Campaign group This is Rubbish calls for mandatory food waste audits to reduce supply chain waste.

Milton Keynes Council and Coca-Cola Enterprises launch ‘Recycle for Your Community’ project to improve local recycling.

New study finds materials recovery, biological treatment is the ‘best method’ for waste disposal, over energy from waste.

Government issues call for evidence on the site selection process for the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely programme.

Axion Polymers develops ‘first post-consumer recycled plastic’ that is safe enough to use in toys.