Councillors at Gloucestershire County Council have narrowly voted against a motion to call on the cabinet to cancel its waste contract with Urbaser Balfour Beatty.

Summer recycling rates in Wales hit record highs of 58 per cent in 2014, according to figures released by the Welsh Government today (19 February).

The Green Alliance identifies six business models for reusing and remanufacturing 'smart devices' that could benefit sales, as well as cutting down on waste.

The London Assembly Environment Committee is calling on the Mayor of London to ensure greater funding for food waste collections and lobby for the Landfill Tax to be devolved to the capital.

Greenredeem and Unilever are calling on members of the public to donate their recycling reward points to Comic Relief, in a bid to raise £20,000 for the charity.

A new ‘Environment Data Exchange’ is being launched to help businesses prepare for climate change.

Stroud District Council is submitting a legal challenge to Eric Pickles regarding his decision to approve plans for the Javelin Park incinerator, as councillors at Gloucestershire County Council call for the contract to be cancelled.

The Peel Group is delaying the construction of its new biomass incineration plant in Manchester to assess whether combined heat and power would be more energy efficient.

Resource media catches up with Stephen Gee, Director of the Resource Event, and discussses how businesses can bring about the circular economy.

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including Shanks plc, SITA UK, Tamar Energy and SLR Consulting.