The European Commission faces opposition from the UK as final negotiations regarding plastic bag reduction targets draw near.

Work has begun on developing Courtauld 2025, a new, 10-year framework that aims to boost resource efficiency in the food and drink sector.

Consumer goods manufacturer Unilever is to highlight the problem of food waste in a prime time TV advert this weekend.

New figures published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency show that landfilling reached an ‘all-time low’ in 2012.

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

The European Commission has launched a €143-million call for research projects that investigate reuse and remanufacturing.

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.

A round up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including Recolight, Remondis UK, and Hadfield Wood Recyclers.

Torfaen County Borough Council has rejected proposals to move to monthly waste collections, instead opting for smaller waste bins.