The Conservative Party’s 2019 manifesto proposes very little beyond the plans included in the government’s Environment Bill.

The latest quarterly reports indicate Wales’ recycling rate has risen to an all-time high of 67 per cent.

The Labour Party has launched its 2019 general election manifesto, including plans to end plastic waste exports and to back a deposit return scheme.

Camden Town Brewery and TRAID team up to help customers donate unwanted clothing and reduce fashion waste.

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), has formed a new industry alliance, 4evergreen, to drive the use of fibre-based packaging.

Banning non-recyclable single-use plastics within three years and extending separate food waste collections to 90 per cent of homes by 2024 are among the environmental policies stated in the Liberal Democrats’ 2019 manifesto.

A new five-year contract will see Viridor provide Unilever with recycled plastic from its Avonmouth Resource Recovery Centre.

The Green Party has included a number of policies related to waste and resources in its election manifesto, such as extending repair services and promoting the sharing economy.

ADBA has confirmed that Chris Stark, CEO of the UK Committee on Climate Change, will join the line-up of keynote speakers at the ADBA National Conference.

Specialist waste and recycling recruiter Robert Adams Search and Selection has announced the appointments of Graham Harrison and Siobhan Najeeb as Senior Consultants as the organisation expands to meet the needs of its clients and candidates.