The second application round for grants from WRAP’s Innovation in Waste Prevention Fund will open next month.

Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Mark H Durkan unveils the government’s operational plan for managing and regulating waste.

A five pence charge for single-use carrier bags has come into force in Scotland this week, in a bid to reduce litter.

A new app has been released by Zero Waste Scotland to help smaller retailers become more resource efficient.

The Welsh Government’s Collaborative Change Programme has helped local authorities in Wales save £10.7 million a year.

Food retailer The Co-operative Food has launched in-store branding reminding customers about the upcoming Scottish carrier bag charge.

Frozen food company the Iglo Group has launched a new campaign highlighting how frozen food can reduce food waste arisings.

A round-up of this week's business news, including Green Teen Team, SLR Consulting, FDF, Veolia, and the Carbon Trust.

Northern Ireland has released its National Waste Prevention Programme, outlining the steps it is taking to reduce waste arisings and boost resource efficiency.

Food retailers and producers, including Marks & Spencer and Warburtons, join a new food waste education initiative for employees, ‘Working on Waste’.