The lifespans of electrical and electronic appliances are becoming shorter, a new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency has revealed.

Welsh local authorities have recorded an average municipal waste recycling rate of 57 per cent in the 12 months to September 2015, six months before they must meet a government target of 58 per cent.

Michal Len, Director of RREUSE, an organisation representing European social enterprises promoting reuse, repair and recycling, assesses the Circular Economy Package’s reuse credentials.

The number of facilities reporting their figures under the Materials Facilities Regulations sampling requirements has reduced from a low baseline figure, while validation queries raised by regulators has also reduced.

Wrexham Borough Council has implemented a new Every Can Counts on-street drink can recycling programme at key public and leisure locations throughout the county.

Sainsbury’s is to phase out multi-buy promotions across its grocery business in favour of lower regular prices in an attempt to cut down on household food waste.

The Circular Economy Investment Fund and Service will offer support to small to medium-sized enterprise to grow the circular economy in Scotland.

‘WEEE Love Robots’ event in Cheshire aimed to promote the importance of recycling, reuse and repair of electrical and electronic goods

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a new Eunomia department, bio-based sacks for Grundon and a new CEO at Amey.

A ballot bin ashtray, which allows users to vote with their cigarette butts, has been launched by Hubbub, with shipments being sent across the UK and Europe.