Buzzwords come and go in the world of resources. Waste industry expert Ray Georgeson asks whether the backlash against the 'circular economy' already begun

BSI has launched the world’s first circular economy standard, BS 8001, to aid businesses and organizations of all sizes in the transition to a circular economy.

Common misconceptions in the classification of waste are the target of a new guide created by a team of experts from the waste industry.

Paris is to begin delivery of its separate food waste service in partnership with Novamont, it was announced last week.

Packaging materials made from upcycled agricultural residual waste have been named ‘Bio-based Material of the Year 2017’ at the 10th International Conference on Bio-based Materials.

The aluminium can recycling rate has hit 70 per cent in the UK, but Alupro has warned that government ambition could 'compromise' future performance.

Coca-Cola European Partners has announced a solar farm and a commitment to getting 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources as it advances sustainability in its UK operations.

Corona is looking at replacing all plastic items in its supply chain, teaming up with marine pollution network Parley for the Oceans to fight ocean plastic pollution with a plan to protect 100 islands across the globe by 2020.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit have launched a $2 million Innovation Prize to prevent plastic waste from entering the oceans.

Unilver has developed new technology for recycling plastic sachets taking steps towards a more circular economy for plastic packaging.