London is to collaborate with Amsterdam and Copenhagen to develop practical projects that will accelerate the circular economy.

A task force will be established to raise awareness of the benefits of the circular economy throughout the Welsh supply chain, says Welsh Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant.

The government will work to simplify and improve the definition of waste, as well as permitting for different types of waste and Environment Agency inspections, after a Cutting Red Tape review.

The government has launched the controversial sale process for the Green Investment Bank, inviting investors to purchase existing government shares and provide additional capital.

SUEZ has been appointed to carry out an enhanced recycling service in East Devon after the ‘enormous success’ of a three-weekly trial.

The European packaging industry is calling on environment ministers to take action on packaging measures as the European Council meets to debate the Circular Economy Package.

Environmental groups have called for the next Mayor of London to harmonise the 20 different recycling systems across London as part of its Greener London movement.

Marcus Gover, Director at WRAP, shares his vision of an England where householders know exactly what goes ‘in’ recycling bins and what stays ‘out’.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a merger for the owner of Dennis Eagle, an app helping Derry residents to recycle, a WEEE collection event and this year's RECOUP Conference.

A supermarket selling only surplus food from other stores at reductions of up to half price has opened in Copenhagen.