The Glasgow Commonwealth Games diverted 86 per cent of waste from landfill, with more than half recycled.

Members of the waste and resources industry have voiced disappointment and frustration with the government’s lack of action on the circular economy.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources industry, including the Scottish Resources Awards, Leafield Environmental, and Recycle for Wales.

Barr Environmental and Glasgow Computer Recycling sign up to Scotland’s Resource Sector Commitment.

The Paper Cup Recovery & Recycling Group has appointed its executive board members and announced two initial projects.

A circular economy and zero waste can be achieved through ‘supply chain collaboration’, finds DS Smith report.

The Joint Trade Association (JTA) has urged the UK government to adopt a new way of operating WEEE compliance fee mechanisms.

Wastebuster and the West London West Authority have launched an online game to educate children about reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

Nearly 700 projects, including waste reduction programmes, have received grant funding under the 2014 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund.

Resource Efficient Wales has been launched to provide individuals and businesses with advice on reducing waste, energy, and water.