New figures show that local authorities in England recycled 40.4 per cent of household waste in the first three months of 2014, and 44.5 per cent in 2013/14.

A new survey from Keep Britain Tidy has found that litter is associated with increases in poverty, crime, and social disorder.

The European Commission faces opposition from the UK as final negotiations regarding plastic bag reduction targets draw near.

Stakeholders are being asked to respond to a consultation on changes to the waste classification and assessment guidance.

A lack of awareness of the principle and poor clarity of terminology of the circular economy are stalling its progression, finds new CIWM report.

Members of the waste and resources industry have voiced disappointment and frustration with the government’s lack of action on the circular economy.

Eric Pickles has called in the planning application for Teal Energy’s energy recovery facility in Kent over its potential impact on ‘wider policy initiatives in the area’.

The UK government has rejected many of the Environmental Audit Committee recommendations from its ‘Growing a circular economy’ report.

A circular economy and zero waste can be achieved through ‘supply chain collaboration’, finds DS Smith report.

The Joint Trade Association (JTA) has urged the UK government to adopt a new way of operating WEEE compliance fee mechanisms.