Reconomy has acquired plastic recycling company Eurokey Recycling Ltd for an undisclosed sum

ACE UK and Sonoco Europe to see 334 recycling points across the UK begin the collection of paper containers with metal ends

Plastic film recycling rates have dropped, contributing to overall recycling rates remaining stagnant across the UK

Co-op, Coca-Cola Great Britain, Danone, Ocado and Waitrose have all confirmed their involvement in the 18th annual Recycle Week

The far-reaching programme will see consultations launched on measures to support sustainable fashion, among others

The bin is able to collect mixed recyclables, including plastic bottles, aluminium cans, paper cups and paper

A new survey contradicts previous government research into deposit return scheme best practice, showing public support for a variable DRS

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry

The packaging company has revealed 15,000 tonnes of Kent’s paper and card will be processed each year under the new contract

New research calls for mandatory treatment standards across the UK and increased capacity of material recovery in existing WEEE recycling before future infrastructure investments