Chris Dow, CEO of Closed Loop Recycling, takes a look at the problems facing the plastics markets

A new trade association for the UK bioeconomy, the Biobased and Biodegradable Industries Association, will officially launch next month.

Firefighters have tackled several fires at recycling sites over the Easter bank holiday, including one in Essex and one in Rotherham.

Recycle for Wales has released a set of tips to help families reduce waste and save some money over the Easter weekend.

Unite union members working at Smurfit Kappa in Northampton begin 48-hour strike after two members were allegedly fired for confronting the company about contract issues.

Car manufacturer DeLorean is calling for Kickstarter donations to help fund the development of a waste-powered car.

Simon Weston, the Director of Raw Materials at the Confederation of Paper Industries, has been appointed to Defra’s Advisory Committee on Packaging.

The founder of plastics reprocessing company ECOPlastics Recycling, Jonathan Short, has left the company, just three months after it was bought out.

Stakeholders are being asked to respond to a consultation on changes to the producer responsibility schemes for batteries and packaging, and submit evidence relating to a review of recycling targets.

Chris Dow, Chief Executive of plastics reprocessing company Closed Loop Recycling, has said that the company will “inevitably go into administration” without government or industry support.