Plastics in Swindon could be redirected away from kerbside recycling schemes and into incineration, as part of a plan to save money and ensure the council knows where its waste is ending up.

The On-Pack Recycling Label scheme is continuing its rapid expansion as INCPEN joins its guarantors.

Compostables products manufacturer Vegware will be expanding its collection service into Bristol, the company has announced.

Former Tetra Pak Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland Malcolm Waugh will take up his new position as Chief Executive of recyclable packaging manufacturer Frugalpac.

A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.

Following the viral campaign that saw members of the public posting their empty crisp packets back to Walkers, the company has announced plans to launch a recycling scheme for the much-littered packaging.

The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK welcomes the continually improving rates for carton recycling.

A new group, the Packaging Scheme Forum, has been launched to facilitate discussion between industry and government on the issue of producer responsibility reform.

A new report by Veolia and RECOUP reveals that consumers want to see more recycled content in plastic products – and could be willing to pay extra for it.

The UK Parliament has announced it will be using compostable Vegware products across its estate from October 2018.