Bolton Council has dismissed reports in the national press that suggested it was using ‘big brother’ tactics to enforce recycling practices in the borough.

New CIWM President Professor Jim Baird has outlined the focus on data harmonisation and the circular economy at his inauguration.

The amount of carrier bags used by major retailers in Scotland has dropped by 650 million since a five-pence charge was introduced a year ago, the Scottish Government has announced.

A new project addressing the carbon, waste and water footprints of clothing in the EU has been launched by WRAP today.

A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector, including glass recycling in Scotland, SUEZ appointments, and pumpkin events.

Baby food company HiPP UK Ltd will pay almost £415,000 to charity after failing to meet producer responsibility obligations.

Two children’s books are being released to educate children about the issue of marine litter and the importance of careful recycling.

Gloucestershire County Council will appeal a government ruling that it must disclose all information about its waste contract with Urbaser Balfour Beatty.

Resources Minister Rory Stewart has given his backing to a new action plan for food waste recycling, after a steering group met for the first time last week.

The European Commission will provide funding of £495 million in the next two years to develop the circular economy in the European Union.