A round-up of news stories from the recycling and waste industry from the week ending 22 Feburary 2013.

A new BBC documentary, Litter Wars, highlights the work done by litter ‘vigilantes’ in their efforts to clean up local streets.

The Chinese Government attempts to cut down on national food waste by publically backing ‘Clear the Plates’ campaign.

Zero Waste Scotland unveils new ‘Recycle and Reward’ schemes, offering monetary incentives to recyclers.

Fortnightly residual waste and dry recyclable collections can improve recycling rates by up to nine per cent, finds University of Southampton.

Environment Agency opens consultation on draft decision to grant environmental permit to UBB’s Javelin Park incinerator.

Kentish Flats wind farm permitted to extend by up to 17 turbines to increase renewable electricity production capacity.

Food rejected by European supermarkets served to hundreds of delegates at a UN dinner, highlighting the issue of food waste.

Carbon Trust launches the Water Standard, the ‘world’s first’ international award for business water reduction.

Wales ‘must make the transition to a low carbon economy (and make it now)’, says Climate Change Commission for Wales.