Agreement on legislation designed to make Europe more resource efficient has been welcomed by industry groups, but with the caveat that reduced ambition in EU plans risks slowing down the transition to a circular economy.

A compromise has been reached over long-term recycling targets in Europe after EU institutions finally came to an agreement on legislative terms for the Circular Economy Package this morning.

Cafes located in buildings run by Bristol City Council will soon be placing a charge on disposable coffee cups to try and promote reusable cups and mugs among customers.

The CPI has joined the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment UK, the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee, and RECOUP as guarantors of the On-Pack Recycling Label.

With the NHS under strain, could a more effective waste management strategy provide some relief?

WRAP’s first annual review of the Courtauld Commitment 2025 reveals more organisations signing up to build a foundation for future actions.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has called for a cross-sector plan to tackle the challenges posed by plastic packaging at a ‘Plastics Roundtable’ with industry leaders last Friday.

A new campaign from environmental charity Hubbub will educate children about the problem of plastic waste while helping to clear London’s waterways of litter.

The UK could be heading for a future consisting of increased dangerous chemical use, poorly designed products and less ambitious waste reduction targets if the risks thrown up by Brexit are not properly dealt with, according to a new report by think tank Green Alliance.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector including a job-saving takeover of Gelpack, new capacity for Novamont and more community funding from Veolia.