The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has published new guidance to address confusion around compostable packaging.

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has launched the first-ever ‘Low Plastic Zone’ in Cowcross Street in Islington today (5 February).

A group of seven environmental NGOs have sent an open letter to the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) raising concern over the use of the term ‘single-use’ in a Coca-Cola advertising campaign.

A South African Plastics Pact was launched on Thursday (30 January) in Cape Town, with support from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

The Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) will be once again holding its annual conference in London to discuss the future of the resources and waste industry.

Italian compostable bioplastics manufacturer Novamont has launched the ReSoil Foundation to promote soil health and land conservation.

Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd (VWS) has achieved received EU type approval for its ENVIROWEIGH bin-weighing system to be fitted to front-end loading (FEL) vehicles and used for pay-by-weight services.

The government has announced a £1.15-million fund to help businesses and not-for-profits develop innovative ways to tackle food waste.

Biffa has today (30 January) opened its £27.5-million PET plastic bottle recycling facility in Seaham, County Durham.

The government has reintroduced the Environment Bill to Parliament today (30 January), including new commitments to ban the export of plastic waste to developing countries and to review international developments in environmental legislation every two years.