Domestic markets for recycled plastics are struggling to take hold, with policy-makers scratching their heads over how to stimulate demand. Rob Cole examines the government’s proposed 'plastics tax' and asks whether it will achieve its desired outcome

Cath Wilson and Zoë Lenkiewicz of WasteAid present the recycling charity’s new fundraising appeal, Widening the Net, which is being match-funded by the UK Government and will support WasteAid’s work in marginalised communities.

Three out of four aluminium cans were recycled in the UK in 2018, Rick Hindley of Alupro announced at the Resourcing the Future conference this week.

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including NLWA, Casepak and Clarity Environmental.

MPs are calling for immediate action to introduce an extended producer responsibility regime for packaging based on the ‘polluter pays’ principle.

Consumers want clear recycling information on the front of plastic packaging to reduce confusion, according to a new study by plastics recycling charity RECOUP.

WRAP has released a progress report detailing the steps taken by members of the UK Plastics Pact to tackle plastics pollution, including removing black plastic packaging and replacing plastic cutlery and straws.

A pilot deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles has collected 60,000 in four months from reverse vending machines installed in 16 schools.

Key stakeholders from across the packaging supply chain have written to Environment Secretary Michael Gove to outline their priorities for the next stage of delivery of the Resources and Waste Strategy.

On-the-go recycling campaigns will be launched in Swansea and Edinburgh after a trailblazing project in Leeds, led by charity Hubbub, has reported strong results.