Defra has launched another consultation seeking to clarify the definition of ‘portable batteries’ and end the UK’s overreliance on lead-acid batteries in meeting EU targets.

Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, reflects on the country's work on the circular economy and the need to marry thought and deed.

Chris Dow, CEO of Closed Loop Recycling, touches on how oil prices are affecting the recycled plastics industry and reveals his wish list for 2015.

Richard Hands, Chief Executive of the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK, outlines why renewable materials should be an equally-important part of the circular economy debate.

Resident columnist Horatio Nelson considers whether there should be more transparency with recycling end destinations.

Ray Georgeson explores the image of the waste and recycling industry and what it can do to boost engagement.

With mounting calls for the UK to become more resource efficient, Jonny Hazell says we need to change the way we think about resources to fix the structural problems with our collection systems

Alan Wheeler, Director of the Textile Recycling Association, takes a looks at the textile market.

Nigel Harvey, Chief Executive of Recolight, looks at the lighting industry.

Wales's Minister for Natural Resources, Carl Sargeant, takes a look at Wales’s recycling systems and looks to the future.