Recycling of aluminum reached an all-time high in Quarter 3 of 2014/15, according to new figures from the Environment Agency.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including Ultra Biofuel lorries, franchising of recycling centre shops and Scottish funding for convenient stores.

The Furniture Re-use Network (FRN) has launched a new Product Weight Protocol (PWP) for reuse organisations.

East Lothian Council has partnered with Cromwell Polythene and Coral products for its weekly kerbside food waste collections.

Manufacturing and retail waste has reduced by 3.2 per cent since 2012, though packaging weight has increased by 0.7 per cent, according to interim results for Courtauld 3.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including clothing reuse, Novelis appointment and car clubs.

Landfill waste in Northern Ireland has fallen, but its recycling rate has also fallen slightly, according to a report published today (22 October).

Bolton Council has dismissed reports in the national press that suggested it was using ‘big brother’ tactics to enforce recycling practices in the borough.

New CIWM President Professor Jim Baird has outlined the focus on data harmonisation and the circular economy at his inauguration.

A new project addressing the carbon, waste and water footprints of clothing in the EU has been launched by WRAP today.