Legislation aims to decrease instances of overpackaging and the use of virgin materials

The festival's first day welcomes a keynote session with Marga Hoek and a panel discussion on achieving a circular economy

Joseph Doherty considers the implications of the Reforms to the PRN and PERN system. He is Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste in Northern Ireland which processes over 200,000 tonnes a year of household recyclables and is a significant PERN Trader.

Targeting a ‘greener economy’, Government consults on proposed legislation and guidance for non-domestic premises to separate dry recyclables and food waste

Pow previously stepped down from the position in protest against Boris Johnson

Through gathering its recycling figures, the retailer hopes to benchmark future rates for the industry

The company hopes to produce completely reduce car landfill waste within four years

Government data shows Wales recovered over 65 per cent of waste last year, maintaining its standing as one of the best performing recyclers in the world

Altilium Metals has received £3 million in Government funding for the project

Contaminated and incorrectly sorted items are lead contributors to the 17 per cent of unrecyclable items