As fracking arrives in Europe, Resource receives a first-hand account of protests on the street from Elena Rastei

Consultation is currently taking place on a mandatory MRF Code of Practice, which proposes a sampling regime to measure material quality, an issue of concern to UK reprocessors. UPM’s Craig Robinson reflects on the challenge

In the wake of another deadly year for the waste and recycling industry, the HSE fills us in on what's being done to improve the sector's health and safety performance.

Earlier this year, the British Plastics Federation called for the packaging regulation system to be amended in favour of British reprocessing. Here, Malcolm Odlin shares his thoughts on why reform of the PRN system is necessary for the UK's green economy to thrive

The Environment Agency recently released guidance on recovering street sweepings and gully emptyings with the aim of supporting waste authorities to manage this waste. Matt Bunting urges local authorities to think about recycling options

Power stations are among our biggest sources of greenhouse emissions, so opting for a greener electricity supply seems like an obvious way to make a difference.

In a new definition of environmental taxes, the Treasury has announced that income from landfill tax is set to increase by £100 million between 2014/15 and 2015/16 as part of a move to double the proportion of revenue brought in from these taxes.

With the recast of the European WEEE Directive finalised and the Red Tape Challenge completed in the UK, Recolight’s Nigel Harvey provides an update on possible changes to the waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations.

Simon Weston, MD of Smurfit Kappa Recycling UK, comments that recycling is more than just collecting materials

Shoppers’ confusion over date labelling on food and drink products is at the origin of a very common daily dilemma that is being played out in kitchens nationwide, with many erring on the side of caution and throwing away considerable amounts of still-edible food.