Recycling charity RECOUP has linked up with Norfolk Waste Partnership to prove recycling is in fashion through a programme showing how clothing can be made from recycled plastic bottles.

In the wake of China’s import bans it has been reported that Thailand is becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for electronic waste – and the country is beginning to fight back against the influx.

Recycle NI is the first trade body for the waste, recycling and resource sector in Northern Ireland, representing the views of member businesses to policy makers, the media and other stakeholders.

The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on a deposit return scheme (DRS) for Scotland to gather stakeholder opinions on how such a scheme for Scotland should work.

Eight fire engines and 30 firefighters were needed to tackle a blaze at a West Bromwich recycling plant last Friday.

Manchester-based Axion Recycling Ltd has been purchased in full by metal recycling firm S. Norton & Co.

The ‘Mobe-Aisle’ was launched in The Hague by Ekoplaza and A Plastic Planet, designed to promote a plastic-free way of life.

The waste management company is working with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s on a project to put recycled black plastic into food packaging.

Plastics and food waste are among the topics that will be under the spotlight at this year’s Scottish Resources Conference, set to take place from 3-4 October in Edinburgh.

Leeds could soon be leading the way in ‘on-the-go’ recycling as it takes part in a new campaign with Hubbub to reduce litter and improve waste collection in the city centre.