Socio-economic factors and changes in product design should be considered when setting new WEEE collection targets, according to a new white paper commissioned by REPIC.

Zero Waste Scotland has revealed that food waste has the highest carbon impact of all waste streams in the country, calling for a move away from solely weight-based recycling targets to a metric that considers wider environmental effects.

Tesco has launched a trial return scheme for plastic bottles as part of a plan to implement a more environmentally-friendly approach to packaging.

Conwy County Borough Council has finally introduced a monthly collection of residual waste bins after facing repeated delays and opposition from councillors.

A new study from Viridor reports that public concern over plastic waste is at an all time high, with four out of five of consumers calling for greater clarity about where their household waste ends up.

The Co-op has followed Waitrose with plans to cut single-use plastic bags from its stores in favour of reusable and compostable alternatives.

Building on the surge in public interest in recycling spearheaded by Blue Planet II, Recycle Week 2018 is focusing on ways to keep the momentum going.

In the wake of China's waste import bans, our Insider delves into the thorny issue of contamination in recycling

Rick Hindley, Executive Director of Alupro, examines the drivers behind the continued upward trend in aluminium recycling.

Gerry Gillespie, Board Member of the Zero Waste International Trust, examines the steps Wales has taken to reach its current position in the recycling league tables – and how it might continue to drive recycling higher.