UK plastics industry criticises government’s increasing plastic recycling targets, saying they are unrealistic.

DECC gives seven English cities a share of £12 million to ‘kick-start’ energy efficiency scheme, the Green Deal.

Defra has released a timetable outlining expected changes and consultation dates for waste and environmental regulations.

School pupils in South-East Wales asked to bring in small WEEE to their schools in order to win up to £3,000 of prizes.

WRAP is inviting local authorities and their partners to pitch to take part in a series of pilots to test the effectiveness of textiles ‘survival’ bags.

Shepway Council decides not to move forward with proposed nuclear disposal facility after council meeting.

Organic waste specialist, the TEG Group, has secured £21 million needed to build London’s first anaerobic digestion plant.

Guernsey’s Longue Hougue waste recycling centre has started to accept rigid plastics at its bring banks.

A recent publication from watchdog group Manifesto Club claims that thousands of residents receive bin fines throughout the UK.

Yorkshire and Humber MEP, Rebecca Taylor, becomes the latest signatory to the End Destinations of Recycling Charter.