Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the government to focus on reducing all single-use packaging, rather than switching to alternative materials such as compostable plastic packaging.

The Scottish Government has submitted legislation for the introduction of its deposit return scheme (DRS) for beverage containers, with the scheme currently slated for a 1 April 2021 commencement date.

Recycling and waste management company Viridor has published its 2019 Recycling Index, announcing that from next year it will be processing all of its plastic waste domestically.

PlasticFreeLand™ will be exhibiting at Packaging Innovations in London this week, providing an insight into what a plastic-free future could look like.

A new report from textile reuse charity TRAID has revealed that two thirds of textile bank users are unaware that many clothing banks are run by commercial operators.

A new accreditation standard, TRUST (Trader Recycling Universal Standard), has been established for recyclers who trade with charity shops, to ensure that collectors meet health and safety, legal and environmental guidelines.

WRAP’s Stand Up For Food month of action is targeting restaurants to reduce the amount of food thrown away.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including Ken Mills, Andusia, BMRA, Lincolnshire EfW and Hubbub.

Mark Burrows-Smith, Chief Executive of REPIC, looks at the challenges for WEEE recycling and how data can help fulfil government policy objectives.

The UK Resources Council has announced an extension to its consultation on a new Sector Deal between the resources sector and the government.