On-the-go recycling campaigns will be launched in Swansea and Edinburgh after a trailblazing project in Leeds, led by charity Hubbub, has reported strong results.

Four food redistribution organisations across England have been awarded a share of £4.2 million in government funding to redirect unwanted food from bins to plates.

Drinks containers made from aluminium, steel, glass and PET plastic will now carry a 20 pence deposit in Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s new deposit return scheme.

Councillors in Swansea have rejected a planning application by waste management company Biffa for a new energy-from-waste facility after a campaign by local residents.

An HMRC proposal could see VAT increased by 15 per cent for household renewable energy installations such as solar panels and biomass boilers.

CIWM has appointed Sarah Poulter as its new permanent CEO following a period of restructuring.

A report from the Committee on Climate Change says the UK can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but will need to invest in low-carbon energy technologies and implement a ban on biodegradable waste to landfill by 2025.

Until 31 July, the UK Government will be matching public donations up to £2 million to help communities in low-income countries manage their waste.

FCC Communities Foundation – formerly known as WREN – has rebranded to foster a closer working relationship with waste management company FCC Environment as it seeks to fund more community projects with landfill tax revenues.

P&D Materials Recovery (PDMR) Ltd engaged Impact Air Systems to assist with cleaning glass at its purpose-built recycling plant at Chatham Docks to achieve a consistent and cost-effective saleable product, with positive results.