A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including clothing reuse, Novelis appointment and car clubs.

Three new reduction, recycling and reuse programmes were launched by WRAP Cymru yesterday (22 October) after a £9.5 million Welsh Government investment.

A UK bioplastics sector could add £2 billion to the economy just through packaging with a proper legislative framework, says a new report.

New CIWM President Professor Jim Baird has outlined the focus on data harmonisation and the circular economy at his inauguration.

A new project addressing the carbon, waste and water footprints of clothing in the EU has been launched by WRAP today.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including glass recycling in Scotland, SUEZ appointments, and pumpkin events.

The European Commission will provide funding of £495 million in the next two years to develop the circular economy in the European Union.

Six start-ups addressing the circular economy have been named as finalists for the Green Alley Awards 2015.

Zero Waste Scotland has launched the #DesignDoc social media campaign to encourage reuse and upcycling of furniture.

The European Commission’s Circular Economy Package will be released on 2 December, according to a senior official.