Defra reported to be considering restrictions for plastic plates, cutlery, and polystyrene cups

Republic of Ireland’s DRS has opened for registration by producers and retailers

Kerbside collection of flexible plastics is set to be introduced in 2027, Will Simpson explores how it will practically be achieved

For years, UK residents have been putting tea bags into food waste caddies. But why do they belong there? And why can tea bags not just be taken from mug to compost?

Legislation aims to decrease instances of overpackaging and the use of virgin materials

A round-up of news from the waste and resources industry, including Plastipak, Hopkinson Waste Group, NGE and Vodafone

Through gathering its recycling figures, the retailer hopes to benchmark future rates for the industry

The research into the use of home compostable packaging shows the need for industrial composting and clearer labelling

The UK exports 60 per cent of the 2.5 million tonnes of plastic packaging it creates

A new progress tracker report shows the ‘high cost burden’ and the potential future benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility