Human wastes are largely viewed as unpleasant, dangerous stuff, but could they instead be considered a valuable commodity? Libby Peake learns that we should be viewing this taboo waste as a resource

Retailers went ‘above and beyond’ targets to reduce waste, energy and water in 2012, says British Retail Consortium.

With the Judicial Review highlighting the differences between recycling systems in the UK and the rest of Europe, Nick Livermore learns lessons in waste collection from five other EU member states.

Bracknell Forest Council set to introduce recycling incentive scheme to residents from 1 April.

Grocery products contribute up to 33 per cent of household consumption greenhouse gas emissions, finds WRAP report.

Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods recycles human waste to help stem a cholera epidemic in Haiti.

European Commission opens consultation on ‘policy challenges posed by plastic waste’, including potential landfill ban.

Alauna Renewable Energy to build new AD plant in 20-year food waste contract with Edinburgh and Midlothian councils.

Ecover and Closed Loop Recycling launch initiative to create packaging from recycled plastic collected from UK seas.

Shanks opens new 75,000 tonne mechanical biological treatment (MBT) plant in Barrow, Cumbria to treat local waste.