Love it or hate it, packaging will probably always be a hot topic of discussion for those of us in the waste management sector. Annie Reece finds out what the next steps are in terms of packaging innovation

WRAP announces increase in number of bags issued by UK supermarkets in 2012, with England seeing largest rise.

Brighton & Hove City Council is to replace its city centre recycling service with communal recycling bins by March 2014.

European Commission sets out stronger legislation on waste shipment inspections to crack down on illegal activities.

Campaign to Protect Rural England launches UK Deposit Alliance to further drinks container deposit scheme debate.

Northern Ireland publishes marine litter strategy, industry welcomes new guide to anaerobic digestion, Biffa powers waste fleet with cooking oil and more...

Scotland launches two consultations aimed at tackling the problem of land and marine litter ‘head-on’.

Northern Ireland releases an extra £1.5 million of funding to tackle waste and fuel laundering crime.

Derby City Council consults on proposals to end recycling collections in four areas of the city, in a bid to save money.

A new government-led authority for resource efficiency, the 2020 Productivity and Efficiency Commission, has launched.