The UK has been ranked first in energy efficiency among the 12 largest economies in the world, according to a report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

The National Recycling Awards have recognised industry leaders in waste minimisation and materials recycling.

Secretary of State for Environment, Caroline Spelman, has announced the publication of the draft water bill in parliament today (10 July).

Defra has published conclusions to its Green Food Project, amidst mixed reactions from the industry.

Recolight, the UK’s lamp recycling compliance scheme, has been acknowledged for their contributions to recycling education and awareness.

A new UK task force created to tackle the global resource challenge launches today (4 July) as part of the government’s Resource Security Action Plan.

A paint reuse network is calling on Britons to donate their leftover tins of paint.

The first UK roundtable bringing together retailers and charities meets to discuss how to cut food waste is taking place at Defra today (3 July).

The government is not realising the full potential of biogas, the independent thinktank, CentreForum, has said in a report due to be published tomorrow (4 July).

Hackney Council have announced that 64 per cent of all waste at the Radio 1 festival in June was recycled, surpassing earlier targets of 40 per cent.