The government’s Environment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (15 October), amid prevailing scepticism over the likelihood of the Bill being passed.

The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in Europe reached a record 74.5 per cent average in 2017, according to statistics from European Aluminium and Metal Packing Europe.

The government has laid out its legislative plans for waste and recycling in the coming Parliament in today’s (14 October) Queen’s Speech, including extended producer responsibility (EPR) and a deposit return scheme (DRS).

Analysis suggests that failure to replace Edmonton EcoPark incinerator with a new energy recovery facility could lead to the release of an additional 215,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.

A report published by Eunomia Research and Consulting has revealed that a DRS could bring Turkey benefits worth £96 million.

The reverse vending machine was put into action at the Tavistock Goose Fair yesterday (9 October).

Packaging company announces it will be rolling out its coffee cup recycling scheme to its De Hoop Mill in the Netherlands.

Pennon Group subsidiary has published its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining the company’s plans for development in plastics, biodiversity and sustainable finance.

Multinational company Unilever has announced its intention to halve its use of virgin plastic by 2025.

Waste management company Biffa has launched ‘Skoup’, a new ‘pay-as-you-throw’ collection brand allowing consumers and small businesses to book ad-hoc waste collection.