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

The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) forum has released new guidance to reduce fire risk

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including ERP, VEKA Recycling, and Wastecycle.

Novelis will close its aluminium smelter at Outo Preto in Brazil to ‘focus on core rolled products business’.

Tetra Pak has launched a new carton made entirely from plant-based, renewable packaging.

Viridor’s new £45-million energy recovery facility has been officially opened in Exeter.

Cranfield University has opened a new demonstration anaerobic digestion plant to promote the technology and support research and development projects.

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.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will launch an inquiry into food security, consumption, and waste on Monday.