The number of injuries and fatalities in the waste and recycling sector has fallen from last year, according to the Health & Safety Executive.

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’.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources industry, including the Scottish Resources Awards, Leafield Environmental, and Recycle for Wales.

Barr Environmental and Glasgow Computer Recycling sign up to Scotland’s Resource Sector Commitment.

The Paper Cup Recovery & Recycling Group has appointed its executive board members and announced two initial projects.

The Aldersgate Group has released a report urging the next government to raise ambition for the Green Investment Bank.

The annual Scottish Resources Conference, exploring resource efficiency and the circular economy, has begun in Glasgow.

Frank Barnes (Darwen) Ltd has been fined £30,000 for exposing employees to lead fumes and dust.

Healthcare waste management company G.W. Butler has been acquired by the Healthcare Environmental Group.