The Recycling Association and the Confederation of Paper Industries have urged ministers to contact the Chinese government over its proposed ban on all waste plastics and unsorted paper from 2018.

Scotland’s circular economy has reached a reuse milestone, with 100 quality-certified stores and three superstore ‘hubs’, including its first online hub, now in operation.

All Pret a Manger stores in the UK will now offer a 25p discount off hot drinks when customers bring a reusable cup, following the success of a three-month scheme in London stores.

A bottle deposit return scheme is among five actions put forward by think tank Green Alliance that could help to reduce marine plastic pollution by up to two thirds, after new analysis from the think tank revealed that current government policy will only deal with two per cent of the problem.

SUEZ has announced a new partnership with Bouygues Construction to share expertise to develop innovative solutions for resource management in sustainable and smart cities.

Veolia has revealed that it is ‘confident’ that an agreement can be reached over its waste management contract with Sheffield City Council

£665,000 of new funding has been announced to help local authorities promote the re-use and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

The Global Footprint Network has launched a new app allowing people to calculate their personal impact on nature as Earth Overshoot Day arrives nearly a week earlier than last year.

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is using her Winter 2017 ad campaign to showcase images of waste and overconsumption to send strong message about sustainability.

Consumers want more secure and convenient retailer trade-in schemes for their gadgets, providing an opportunity for more sustainable business models and partnership opportunities for recyclers, says WRAP.