From 1 July this year, minimum charges will be imposed on the residual and food waste put out for collection by all Irish residents in an attempt to increase recycling, reduce waste going to landfill and save residents money.

Separate food waste collections can provide a cost-effective service for local authorities and businesses, according to new modelling published by the Renewable Energy Association.

Dr Jane Beasley, Director of consultancy Beasley Associates, argues that the waste and resources industry would fare better in the long run if we remain in the EU.

A new report launched by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) claims that businesses must adapt to be more sustainable in order to deal with ‘global megatrends’.

Construction of the controversial Javelin Park incinerator is due to begin this summer, after a lengthy delay caused by planning protests.

Conwy Council has confirmed details of its new waste collection service, which will see a four-weekly residual waste collection trialled alongside a wider three-weekly rollout.

Around 100 Environment Agency (EA) roles are to be cut by the end of September, according to the GMB union.

Around 1.1 million tonnes of food waste in the UK grocery supply chain, worth £1.9 billion, could be avoided every year, according to new WRAP research.

The latest materials facilities reporting data shows a consistent level of target input and output, with the number of facilities taking part remaining lower than originally anticipated.

Love and marriage might go together like a horse and carriage, but what about waste and partnerships in local government? Leonie Butler reports on the growing number of authorities going it together.