The majority of the 300-strong workforce at newsprint manufacturer Aylesford Newsprint Limited has been made redundant, following news that the company has entered administration.

CIWM and Ricardo-AEA have launched a new tool to help local authorities identify savings and efficiencies in their waste collections.

Scottish Borders Council has announced it is terminating its 24-year waste treatment contract with New Earth Solutions, following policy changes and development issues.

Recycled newsprint manufacturer Aylesford Newsprint has announced that it is applying to enter administration.

A round-up of waste and recycling news, including Northamptonshire County Council, Amey, Axion Polymers and O2.

Councillors at Gloucestershire County Council have narrowly voted against a motion to call on the cabinet to cancel its waste contract with Urbaser Balfour Beatty.

HMRC is calling on stakeholders to comment on new guidance and amendments to the Landfill Tax Regulations, relating to waste fines.

The Green Alliance identifies six business models for reusing and remanufacturing 'smart devices' that could benefit sales, as well as cutting down on waste.

Sustainability consultancy Anthesis Group has acquired resource efficiency consulting firm LRS Consultancy Ltd, its sixth acquisition in 18 months.

Greenredeem and Unilever are calling on members of the public to donate their recycling reward points to Comic Relief, in a bid to raise £20,000 for the charity.