Baking equipment company Bakers Basco has led research into the public’s view on plastics recycling in the UK

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry

The packaging company has revealed 15,000 tonnes of Kent’s paper and card will be processed each year under the new contract

The two companies have signed an agreement on the back of a visit to VEKA’s Northamptonshire recycling plant

North London Waste Authority says current proposals do not go far enough to tackle climate emergency, urging the Government to push for improved repairability and more circularity in products

Paul Davidson, Challenge Director of Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), discusses ongoing projects and challenges brought about by mass consumer plastic packaging

The two packaging companies are in talks about a possible transaction worth around £5 billion

Riverford has switched from plastic bags to home compostable alternatives supplied by TIPA, citing savings of up to 1.25 million plastic bags each year

Members of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment have provided feedback on progress made towards their wood fibre traceability commitments

Campaign will see food brands switch products from Use By to Best Before labels where appropriate