ABDA and other industry experts have spoken out against the change in tax methodology that would see tax increase for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the UK

Prevalent in the personal care industry, sample sachets prove almost impossible to recycle, and are the most common branded plastic waste pollutant

The project will develop cleaner and more sustainable recycling processes for the batteries used in electric vehicles

Defra ministers are considering legislation that would charge tobacco companies for cigarette cleaning currently paid for by local councils

A Green Alliance report advises the Government to switch focus from individual waste streams to halving consumption of resources

Analysis by WRAP and the University of Leeds shows resource management could cut CO2 emissions by 100 million tonnes in ten years

The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee has expressed concerns about the timings of Defra consultations on consistent recycling collections

Baking equipment company Bakers Basco has led research into the public’s view on plastics recycling in the UK

Increased use of compostable packaging likely to increase food waste recycling and reduce plastic contamination in waste streams

The far-reaching programme will see consultations launched on measures to support sustainable fashion, among others