A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry, including APEAL, Valpak and Ecosurety.

The ‘Little Packs, Big Impact’ initiative is being rolled out across UK pharmacies

The tax and grants consultant has designed a service to reduce tax liabilities for the waste sector

The steering group will reconvene in January to examine the WRAP recommendation that PAS 9017 tests for microplastics during the breakdown process

Findings highlight need for policy framework that recognises role of waste industry to public health

New research by consultancy Sancroft finds biodegradable liners to be best economic and environmental option for food waste collections sent to anaerobic digestion facilities

Independent analysis has identified key measures to further the environmental sustainability of reusable packaging

A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry, including PA Consulting, EMR and Wastewise.

Four UK-based innovation and research projects have been awarded £500,000 of funding from the Ecosurety Exploration Fund, giving the waste and recycling sector a boost on its path to a circular economy

The Protos facility near Ellesmere Port will cost Biffa and partners around £335 million