The Resource Association is calling on the next government to implement a new Resource Management and Circular Economy Act to improve resource efficiency and waste policy.

Enforcement bodies have visited unlicensed scrap metal operators in Lincolnshire in a move to address illegal activity and bring about compliance.

Stakeholders are being asked to respond to a consultation on changes to the producer responsibility schemes for batteries and packaging, and submit evidence relating to a review of recycling targets.

US-based Red Brick Brewing Company has adopted Novelis’ high-recycled content aluminium can sheet, evercan™.

Beverage can manufacturer Can-Pack UK has become the latest member of Alupro

Dundee City Council introduces food waste collections and separate glass collections as part of its new ‘Recycle for Dundee’ service.

Wrexham County Borough Council has become the 50th local authority to partner with the MetalMatters recycling campaign.

Businesses and individuals are being encouraged to take part in the UK’s first Community Clear Up Day on Saturday (21 March)

The EC must make better use of its Ecodesign Directive if it is to address unsustainable resource consumption and bring about a circular economy, says the European Environmental Bureau.

Three councils have begun trialling kerbside recycling collections of flexible laminated packaging as part of a new Defra-funded study.