Stavros Dimas, the current European Commissioner for the Environment, has taken a a tough stance on climate change, citing the fight against it as 'a world war that will last for many years'. But how

When 12 Eastern European countries joined the EU between 2004-2007, they became subject to Eu waste requirements. Simon Billett finds out how their national strategies have evolved

As growth and prosperity continue to go hand in hand, we're eating up the world's resources at an alarming rate. But does it have to be this way? Henry Widdicombe outlines the sustainable alternative

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Residents in Cornwall are celebrating after planning permission for an EfW facillity was denied. But will their victory be short lived? Resource investigates

Whatever happened to the washing machine that lasted a lifetime? Is it possible to (once again) design for disassembly-so that components can be reused or recycled? Libby Peake buckles up for a WEEE

Think of a prison and you probably imagine a dark, desolate and perhaps even dirty environment. But think again: it turns out they've got many measures to divert waste and care for the environment.

Ecobuildings vs retrofitting? Which is really the best option for Britain?

Have you ever wondered how optical and laser laser sorters work? Did you get as far as the word 'spectroscopy' and decide it was too complicated? Here, Libby Peake explains the science behind the magi

Mention the term "pay as you throw' and everyone has an opinion. Yet, there are some parts of the country that have quietly instituted compulsory recycling. Beccy Sims finds out how they're getting on