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

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

The trial reported a five-fold increase in consumers disposing of compostable packaging in their food waste bins.

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.

Arash Derambarsh on why combating food waste is essential for addressing food insecurity and climate change

Creation of a new plant to process food waste near Ashington, Newcastle, will repurpose old buildings as part of development

FTSE100 packaging company partnering with Nafici Environmental Research to test application of ‘second harvest’ materials in cardboard production

Paul Sanderson, chief executive of The Recycling Association, weighs in on whether Simpler Recycling has met the industry’s expectations

Following the release of the details of Simpler Recycling, organisations across the waste and resources industry have reacted

New policy sets out England’s new approach to recycling, which Government says will repeal ‘outdated EU-derived collection rules and reduce pressure on the environment’