Debate over EU plastic bag ban intensifies, with the Packaging and Films Association saying the ban is ‘going off the rails’.

Defra loses responsibility for the regulation of energy-using products, with DECC taking up the portfolio instead.

Members of the Food and Drink Federation recycled or recovered 97 per cent of waste in 2012, it has been revealed.

Seven Association Alliance calls on government to increase Landfill Tax to £200 to ‘drive recyclable waste from landfill’.

Aluminium recycling sector surpasses 2013 target but Alupro voices concern over unreported tonnages due to low PRN prices.

Carton manufacturer Tetra Pak launches new carton sleeve with recyclable plastic top.

Members of the waste and resources industry vote Director of Zero Waste Scotland, Iain Gulland, as the most influential person in the industry.

Coca-Cola Enterprises and Waitrose ask shoppers to recycle a selected material for one month in a new campaign.

Waste management firm Viridor to provide 10,000 tonnes of plastic bottles to ECO Plastics under new contract.

Plastic recyclers honoured at IdentiPlast 2013, Biffa's Redcar facility reopens, Eunomia awarded for Bath BID and more...