Sam Sandilands, expert in waste law, fills us in on recent changes (or attempts at changes) to waste legislation

Light, versatile and airtight, the aerosol is a popular (and highly recyclable) package capable of storing and dispersing foam, paste, dry or wet spray, gel, cream or powder. Leonie Butler looks at what is being done to keep them in the recycling the loop

Oil spills don’t just damage ecosystems, they also create great amounts of waste that need to be disposed of. Libby Peake investigates what happens to the mess that cleans up the mess

Known for secluded sandy beaches, the Pacific Islands are an idyllic getaway. But after years of tossing rubbish in open dumps, waste is becoming an issue. Kevin Stanely looks at what’s being done to clean up paradise

Waste management is nothing new, nor is the science of working out what’s being thrown away. Julian Parfitt of Resource Futures considers the history and methodology of compositional analysis

Over the past 15 years, many local authorities have moved to fortnightly collections, but certain agitators in the public/political realm are currently arguing that the country ought to have weekly refuse collections.

Modern skies are increasingly crowded with aeroplanes, but what happens to an aircraft that has come in for its final landing? Will Simpson investigates how end-of-life plane recycling is evolving

Sam Sandilands and James Phillips keep us abreast of legislative developments in the waste industry

Newcastle-under-Lyme recently launched the UK’s most complicated kerbside collection service, requiring residents to separate waste into eight distinct containers. But why have they taken such a drastic step? And how will residents cope? Resource investigates

Over the last decade, many councils have shifted to commingled collection. It’s prompted a significant debate about the right approach and who should bear which particular responsibilities and costs.