Materials recovery facility operators in Scotland will need to begin sampling incoming and outgoing material from 1 October 2015, it has been revealed.

The Liberal Democrats would introduce charges for all single-use bags, including biodegradable and paper ones, if they were to gain power in May.

DS Smith has launched its ‘The Power of Less’ report to highlight packaging’s potential in a circular economy.

The Welsh Government and Defra have launched a consultation on proposals to ‘enhance’ waste crime enforcement powers in England and Wales.

Corrugated packaging recycler DS Smith has announced its intentions to acquire rival Duropack.

Summer recycling rates in Wales hit record highs of 58 per cent in 2014, according to figures released by the Welsh Government today (19 February).

Greenredeem and Unilever are calling on members of the public to donate their recycling reward points to Comic Relief, in a bid to raise £20,000 for the charity.

Zero Waste Scotland and Recycle for Wales have released a range of tips to help lovers celebrating Valentine’s Day reduce their waste arisings.

The London Waste and Recycling Board and WRAP are to launch a new recycling support programme for London waste authorities.

Hertfordshire County Council cracks down on ‘misuse’ of household waste recycling centres by introducing van permits.