Defra is to investigate the possibility of introducing a regulatory treatment standard for refuse-derived fuel after consultation reveals ‘market failures’.

The Autumn Statement reveals little on waste, but confirms that government is seeking to reform the Landfill Communities Fund and will introduce a loss on ignition testing regime for MBT waste from 1 April 2015.

The Organics Recycling Group has published a best practice guide for the organics sector to improve the quality of composting feedstock.

Recycling half of the items littered in England would have an economic value of at least £14.8 million, finds Keep Britain Tidy report.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has held a conference looking at the extent of waste crime in Scotland, and how to tackle it.

Viridor’s plans to build a 300,000-tonne incinerator in East Lothian are to progress after receiving funding approval from parent company Pennon Group.

Signatories of the Hospitality and Food Service Agreement have saved more than £10 million by reducing food waste in one year, finds WRAP.

Stakeholders in reuse and collaborative consumption attended the SHARE:Summit on Friday to discuss how to accelerate the sharing economy.

Zero Waste Scotland has launched a new reporting portal to help Carrier Bag Commitment signatories keep track of how many plastic bags they sell.

Norfolk County Council has reached a full and final settlement to terminate its incinerator contract with Cory Wheelabrator.