Increased use of compostable packaging likely to increase food waste recycling and reduce plastic contamination in waste streams

ACE UK and Sonoco Europe to see 334 recycling points across the UK begin the collection of paper containers with metal ends

Friends of the Earth and City to Sea are urging politicians, companies and the public to take action on water bottles to help reduce plastic pollution

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry

The packaging company has revealed 15,000 tonnes of Kent’s paper and card will be processed each year under the new contract

The 10-year roadmap sets ambitious recycling targets and calls upon the EU to recognise the circular potential of beverage carton packaging

Aluminium packaging collection rates increase across York through initiative which sells recycled material to raise funds for local charity

New research shows that recycling infrastructure must adapt to the waste changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic

The retailer has launched recycling points at 171 stores across the South West and Wales

Zara Home among four retailers that agree to pay £26,000 to environmental charities after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations