A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including sustainable coffins, an award for the Winnow food waste meter, new bioplastic bags and an ocean waste-themed recycling forum.

The median cost of sending waste to MRFs has increased by 316 per cent in the past year, according to the WRAP.

Local authority body LARAC has criticised REA and ESA reports into the future of the resources industry and says that more collaboration is needed to take the sector forward.

A new ACR+ analysis of European pay-as-you-throw systems highlights their potential for reducing residual waste and increasing recycling.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a Resource Efficient Scotland programme, unexploded World War II artefacts, Smurfit Kappa's redeveloped recycling depot network and a Resource Futures environmental workshop.

From 1 July this year, minimum charges will be imposed on the residual and food waste put out for collection by all Irish residents in an attempt to increase recycling, reduce waste going to landfill and save residents money.

Separate food waste collections can provide a cost-effective service for local authorities and businesses, according to new modelling published by the Renewable Energy Association.

Construction of the controversial Javelin Park incinerator is due to begin this summer, after a lengthy delay caused by planning protests.

Conwy Council has confirmed details of its new waste collection service, which will see a four-weekly residual waste collection trialled alongside a wider three-weekly rollout.

The latest materials facilities reporting data shows a consistent level of target input and output, with the number of facilities taking part remaining lower than originally anticipated.