A global network of composting organisations has joined to highlight the benefits of viewing organic residuals as resources rather than waste as part of International Compost Awareness Week.

A broader definition for ‘biowaste’ and obligatory separate collection of organic waste should be included in a revised Circular Economy Package, according to the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association.

Over 500,000 tonnes of PVC was recycled in Europe in 2015, according to VinylPlus, the European PVC industry’s sustainable development programme.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including new trustees for Keep Britain Tidy, a new partnership for Egbert Taylor and a recycling award for Cambridge.

UK-based anti-litter app LitterGram has been ordered to change its name by photo-sharing app Instagram, after it stated its use is ‘not acceptable’.

Spain has become the first European country to set a national reuse target as RREUSE calls for similar targets to be included in the revised Circular Economy Package.

A charity walk up Mount Snowdon is being held to raise money for WasteAid UK, which was set up to deliver practical and low-cost waste services to developing countries.

Fashion companies and other members of the textile industry are being called upon by Dutch fashion line G-Star and marine pollution campaign group the Plastic Soup Foundation to help develop solutions to plastic microfibres.

German investment firm Green Alley Investment has kicked off its annual European circular economy award for start-ups by calling for companies to submit entries by 27 July.

WRAP has announced that Marc Stephens has been appointed to its board of trustees as it looks to develop its international reach.