A round-up of waste and recycling news, including Northamptonshire County Council, Amey, Axion Polymers and O2.

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.

Zero Waste Scotland and Recycle for Wales have released a range of tips to help lovers celebrating Valentine’s Day reduce their waste arisings.

The Merseyside Waste & Recycling Authority is offering voluntary groups and social enterprises a share of a £110,000 Community Fund pot to deliver green projects

New figures from Defra show that, between April and June 2014, local authorities in England recycled more organic waste than dry recyclables for the first time.

The waste and resources sector, including repair, reuse and leasing activities, contributes £41 billion to the UK economy, Defra has found.

Members of Carpet Recycling UK recycled, reused or recovered 28 per cent of waste carpet in 2014, but missed self-imposed 2014 targets.

Zero Waste Scotland is calling on individuals, schools and businesses across the country to take part in a national reuse week during March 2015.

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector, including FCC Environment, Viridor, and Resource event.