A round-up of the more quirky stories from the world of waste and resources.

As China cracks down on imports of foreign waste, what impact could this policy shift have on the UK recycling sector?

Industry members give their thoughts on whether the existing PRN system needs reform following Brexit.

Ethical smartphone manufacturer Fairphone has issued a challenge to the dominant approach of tech giants by announcing the first upgradeable smart phone modules in a bid to improve product sustainability and reduce waste.

Kenya has implemented a tough ban on plastic bags with those that contravene the ban facing fines of up to £30,000 and jail sentences of up to four years.

Zero Waste Scotland has called on businesses, local authorities and other organisations in Scotland to work together to take the lead on litter prevention in their communities.

Beverage carton recycling provision by local authorities has jumped from 10 per cent to 92 per cent in the past decade.

Waste and resource use have been identified as a key area for action in the Mayor of London’s draft London Environment Strategy, which sets a municipal recycling target of 65 per cent for 2030.

The UK’s PRN system received a vote of confidence from Defra this month, but paper packaging producer and reprocessor DS Smith says that while the system is fine now, plans for future improvements should be considered.

The UK is currently on course to meet recycling obligations for all key packaging materials, according to new figures, though the potential Chinese ban on some imports could see more price volatility on the horizon.