The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.

Glass bottles are being transformed into bricks on the Caribbean island of Bequia, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with the help of UK-based QCR Recycling Equipment.

Harmful emissions from incinerators are going unreported and pose significant public health problems, according to new research from the UK Without Incineration Network, an anti-incineration campaign group.

Two major groups representing plastics recyclers have developed a global definition of ‘plastics recyclability’ to eliminate confusion about what products can and cannot be recycled.

Derbyshire-based metal and waste management company Ward is set to transport its first load of HMS 1 and 2 from its dedicated deep sea port at Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, to Turkey.

The council says the 13 new vehicles will boost efficiency amid drives to increase the area’s waste and recycling productivity.

As part of a new strategy on waste designed to meet higher EU targets, the city of Madrid is planning to introduce separate collection of organic waste and completely eliminate incineration.

Information packs and reusable bags will be provided to local residents in an effort to tackle low recycling rates from flats and communal accommodation.

The UK Government should set a municipal recycling target of 65 per cent and establish separate food waste collection for households and businesses by 2025 to provide a low-carbon future for the UK, according to the National Infrastructure Assessment.

The coffee chain will introduce a five pence paper cup charge across all 950 UK stores later this month to encourage the use of reusable cups.