In the spirit of debate Iain Gulland called for in his Kit Strange Memorial Lecture, we asked five commentators for their thoughts on his Ofwaste idea. Here’s what they had to say

Plastics reprocessing company Closed Loop Recycling has been acquired by investment company Euro Capital.

Food waste reduction company Winnow Solutions has appointed Alan Parker CBE, the former CEO of leisure multinational Whitbread, to its board of directors.

A round-up of equipment and business news from the waste and resources sector, including CD Enviro, Balcan Engineering, Bulk Handling Systems, and BCMY.

Surrey County Council has given final approval to a £90-million gasification and anaerobic digestion ‘Eco Park’ in Shepperton, despite protestations from some councillors.

A letter in which EU Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella argued in favour of keeping the Circular Economy Package has come to light, as it is revealed the EC could face legal action over its decision to withdraw the proposal.

The Biobased and Biodegradable Industries Association has appointed Andy Sweetman as Chairman and chosen six other board members from across the bioindustry.

Members of the waste and resources sector, including Cory Environmental, FCC Environment, Grundon, Veolia and Viridor, have developed new Trailblazer Apprenticeship standards to provide consistency across the industry.

Tullis Russell Papermakers Ltd becomes the second UK paper mill to enter administration this year, with 325 employees made redundant.

Stakeholders in the waste and reprocessing industry and its supply chain gather in London to discuss how to improve recyclate markets.