A broader definition for ‘biowaste’ and obligatory separate collection of organic waste should be included in a revised Circular Economy Package, according to the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including new trustees for Keep Britain Tidy, a new partnership for Egbert Taylor and a recycling award for Cambridge.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including awards for Vegware, a BPF event and new recycling artwork.

Recent research into the amount of aluminium packaging being reprocessed or exported by the UK in 2015 has revealed that the ‘real’ value is approximately 10,000 tonnes more than the official figure released by the Environment Agency.

The Marine Conservation Society has called for the introduction of a deposit-return system for all ‘single-use drinks containers’ after a record amount of litter was found on beaches last year.

Starbucks has announced that it will trial a 50-pence discount for customers that bring their own reusable cups to stores, after the government announced that it has no plans to introduce a disposable cup levy.

A complex system of tariffs and duties is holding back innovation and the growth of the circular economy in Europe, says beverage giant Coca-Cola.

Cuts to the Landfill Communities Fund have been confirmed as part of the Budget 2016 today (16 March), though a proposed measure to prohibit third-party contribution has been dropped.

Researchers in Japan have found a species of bacteria that can break down PET into ‘basic building blocks’ for creating new plastic products.

Young people think it’s less acceptable to litter plastic and glass bottles than cans, according to an investigation carried out by Coca-Cola Enterprises and Keep Britain Tidy.