The European Commission will launch a public consultation on its revised circular economy package tomorrow, according to Defra’s Colin Church.

Nearly 80 per cent of the Scottish public support the introduction of a deposit return scheme, the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland (APRS) has revealed.

The Resource Association has issued an open call to Prime Minister David Cameron to turn his ideas for ‘blue-collar Conservatism’ into ‘green-collar Conservatism for the green economy’.

Zero Waste Scotland is calling for evidence on how a deposit-return scheme for drinks packaging could work in Scotland, following on from the release of a report into the subject.

The waste and resources industry calls on the incoming Conservative government to provide greater leadership on waste and resource policy.

Plastics reprocessing company Closed Loop Recycling has been acquired by investment company Euro Capital.

Tullis Russell Papermakers Ltd becomes the second UK paper mill to enter administration this year, with 325 employees made redundant.

Stakeholders in the waste and reprocessing industry and its supply chain gather in London to discuss how to improve recyclate markets.

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including Viridor landfill fire, Jayplas appointments, and Ed Davey cardboard cutouts.

Philip Martens, President and Chief Executive of Novelis steps down, with Senior Vice President Steve Fisher taking the helm as Interim President.