Water industry warns that UK drinking water supplies ‘cannot be compromised’ by fracking, and must be ‘protected’.

Landfill bans seem to be fashionable at the moment. I’ve tried to understand why, but I can’t think of a good reason...

EU endorses €3.45 billion funding for environmental projects under new LIFE Regulation.

Hybrid and electric vehicle numbers are creeping up, but mainly only in the car market. Will Simpson finds out if low-emission vans, lorries and RCVs could soon be hurtling down a road near you

Love it or hate it, packaging will probably always be a hot topic of discussion for those of us in the waste management sector. Annie Reece finds out what the next steps are in terms of packaging innovation

Her Majesty The Queen opens the ‘world’s first’ recycling plant capable of recycling disposable coffee cups.

Waste management company, Shanks Group plc, commences building work on its new waste treatment facility in Wakefield.

WRAP announces increase in number of bags issued by UK supermarkets in 2012, with England seeing largest rise.

The European Commission is seeking ideas on how to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable food system.

Nike launches app to inform designers of the environmental footprint of clothing materials, to encourage 'lower impact'.