EuPR, the Brussels-based organisation representing plastics recyclers in Europe, has developed new European eco-design guidelines for HDPE bottles in order to increase recycling of post-consumer HDPE plastics.

A new European Commission report out this week explains that it’s those countries using a mix of economic instruments that are managing to turn waste into a resource.

Sims Recycling Solutions have confirmed that its new plastics recycling plant on Teesside is expected to begin full operations in May.

The government’s subsidy for power generated through biomass combustion has been called into question in an open letter from MP Stephen McPartland, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Group (APPFG).

The Food Waste Network has been set up to try and help businesses recycle their food waste by linking them with collection services.

Results from an online survey carried out by Waste Awareness Wales at the end of last year shows that 78 per cent of people in Wales are ‘committed recyclers’ compared to a UK average of 74 per cent.

A survey by the Food and Drink Federation shows that the public want more sustainable packaging and that most have noticed ongoing efforts towards this goal.

Just in time for Easter, scientists at the University of Leicester are experimenting with eggshells to see what use they can be put to once they’ve been cracked open.

Daffodils shooting up at our heels can mean only one thing: spring is around the corner and with it the dreaded Spring Clean. Resource eases the pain with a selection of products from five eco-cleaning companies

The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced that over 180 local authorities have submitted applications to get a slice of the £250 million Weekly Collection Support Scheme pie that was launched in February.