The lifespans of electrical and electronic appliances are becoming shorter, a new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency has revealed.

The Wood Recyclers Association has urged its members to respond to a consultation of the latest fire prevention plan guidance after identifying ‘a number of issues’ with proposals.

The number of facilities reporting their figures under the Materials Facilities Regulations sampling requirements has reduced from a low baseline figure, while validation queries raised by regulators has also reduced.

A new competency framework designed to improve health and safety compliance within the waste management industry has been launched by the SWITCH Forum.

Sainsbury’s is to phase out multi-buy promotions across its grocery business in favour of lower regular prices in an attempt to cut down on household food waste.

A recycling firm has been handed a confiscation order of nearly £350,000 for failing to remove waste from an unlicensed area.

The Circular Economy Investment Fund and Service will offer support to small to medium-sized enterprise to grow the circular economy in Scotland.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a new Eunomia department, bio-based sacks for Grundon and a new CEO at Amey.

A new alloy containing 75 per cent recycled aluminium has been successfully integrated into structural components of the new Jaguar XE model, aluminium manufacturer and recycler Novelis announced yesterday.

Assessment of the possibility of creating greater consistency in household waste and recycling collections in England has entered its second phase, WRAP announced today.