The government has failed to meet its own targets to cut the environmental impact of its operations, including waste generation, according to a report quietly released by Defra.

A new Danish denim label is aiming to ‘save’ 70 million litres of fresh water over the next two months as part of a plan to drive change in the ‘resource intensive’ industry.

A recycling plant turning carpet waste into a horse-friendly carpet fibre for the equestrian sector has been opened by Potters Recycling in Wales.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including a plastics recycling educational programme, treecycling and thousands of plastic bottles washing up on the Cornish coast.

Industry bodies have given their views on altered business packaging targets for plastic and glass after a Defra consultation closed last month.

‘Bin it for Good’, a three-month anti-litter pilot scheme in the main shopping areas of Birmingham city centre, has reportedly reduced litter by half.

Luton Borough Council is considering implementing a compulsory recycling system that would see officers visit and potentially fine residents who fail to recycle their household waste.

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management has launched a year-long campaign against waste crime by announcing that it will be contributing almost £50,000 to an initiative raising business awareness of the Duty of Care.

Waste management company Veolia has completed the purchase of Boomeco Limited, a waste wood processor and producer of refuse-derived fuel based in the South West of England.

Restaurants in France are now legally obliged to sort their food waste, and are being encouraged to provide doggy bags for customers’ leftover food if requested.