A round-up of business news from the waste and resources industry

Leafield Environmental has expanded its range with a new size of recycling bin

The consultation asks for stakeholder response on plans to extend scope and frequency of recycling, as well as introducing free garden waste collection.

The UK Government is extending the carrier bag charge to all businesses from 21 May

Biffa and GB Railfreight have partnered to transform unused land in East London into a waste transport hub

TIPA has partnered with Simply Stem to reduce plastic garment bag waste in film and TV production

The Compost Foundation is hosting an International Compost Awareness Week from 2-8 May to raise awareness about the benefits of composting

Food retailers and packaging companies are looking towards biodegradable and compostable alternatives to replace single-use plastic

Forty-four international environmental groups have co-signed a demand ordering Italy to return Italian municipal waste that was illegally shipped to Tunisia last year

Managing Director of Holland Circular Hotspot Freek van Eijk speaks about his vision of how we transition to a sustainable future